Well, we made it to the Grand C. It is truly something to see. When we were at the Canyonlands, the Ranger who gave interpretive talks said the only place better to see than Canyonlands was the Grand Canyon. She was right!
When you enter the park from the east, the area is call Desert View. The main attraction - beside the view - is the Watchtower. It was designed by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter in 1932 to resemble a Puebloen tower. It sits on the edge of this part of the canyon and gives you an elevated view of the canyon below.
The inside of the tower is painted with Indian symbols and decorations
And of course, the view is something else!!
At the west end of the canyon is Hermits Rest. How it got its name is a story longer than this post. It was one of the first areas visitors who came to the Grand Canyon ventured out to see.
From Hermits Rest you can look deep into the canyon and see the Colorado River continuing to work its magic along the steep cliffs. We are several miles above the river. There are several sets of rapids that can be seen.
If you look very closely you will see a raft working its way down river. They have just completed navigating the rapids above.
Taking pictures of the canyon is more than your camera can handle. I think you really need some special equipment to take in the vast vistas.
The GRAND CANYON is indeed a very special place. America has such riches for everyone to enjoy. God has truly blessed us.
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