The North Rim of the Grand Canyon only receives 10% of the visitors that the South Rim gets, due to its remote location. Luckily for us, the drive from Zion to the North Rim was majestic. We arrived in the morning and first hiked to Bright Angel Point.
Of all the places I've been in my life, the one that must be seen in person is the Grand Canyon. Photographs can not adequately convey the magnificence of this 277 mile long, 18 mile wide and 1 mile deep wonder of nature. Awe-inspiring is a severe understatement. When the four of us arrived at Bright Angel Point (pictured here), we were speechless.
I know exactly what you mean about that feeling you get when you first witness the canyon for yourself. It just about takes your breath away. I've really enjoyed all the beautiful pictures you've been posting this week! Fav.
@skstein Sandy, the beauty of the Grand Canyon can not adequately be captured by photography. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a three hour drive south of Zion. However, they have much in common as they, along with Bryce Canyon, are part of an ancient and immense geological formation known as The Grand Staircase. The oldest exposed formation in Zion National Park is the youngest exposed formation in the Grand Canyon – the 240 million year old Kaibab Limestone. The Bryce Canyon area to the northeast continues where the Zion area leaves off by presenting Cenozoic-aged rocks that are 100 million years younger. In fact the youngest formation seen in the Zion area is the oldest exposed formation in Bryce Canyon – the Dakota Sandstone. There are, however, shared rock units between all three, creating a super-sequence of formations that geologists call the Grand Staircase. Bryce Canyon's formations are the youngest known units in the Grand Staircase. Here is a link to much more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Staircase
Wow Danny, a fabulous shot, I think the colours are incredible. I thought of you and smiled when i saw Paul SImon in concert with Sting last week. I think I recall that you are a fan of Paul Simon?
Wow, Danny - what a journey you are walking! Lovely vista here, but (you are right) photos just can't capture the magnificence of this place. Still, you are in there swinging! :) Thanks for showing us this amazing view. My hubby and I did a 10 day rafting trip down the Colorado a few years ago, through the canyon. A wonderful experience. Enjoy your trip!
fab capture of the majestic canyon
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