A spot of color June 13th

The Grand Canyon had a long and arduous road to becoming a national park, beginning in the 1880s with several failed congressional bills. After making multiple visits to the area, Theodore Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a National Monument in 1908. The bill to grant national park status to the area was passed in 1919 and signed by then-President Woodrow Wilson.

[Corinne C]

Beautiful capture

[Louise & Ken]

I can't imagine that it was in dispute! It's spectacular! (My husband and daughter hiked down and camped with friends before climbing back up! You'll notice I didn't mention that I was there...)

[Christine Sztukowski]

@Weezilou 30years ago we rafted down the canyon a hiked out at bright angel this time at the age of 70 I could only hike a mile down and back, well truthfully I could have hike down a lot more, but coming out I knew better lol

[Louise & Ken]

@365projectorgchristine You certainly have some spectacular memories, then, and aren't you glad to be an adept photographer?!

[PhotoCrazy]

Nicely done!

[Diana]

Great capture and beautifully processed.

[Christina]

That really highlights the striations.

[Cliff McFarlane]

Excellent write up. Dramatic image, love it.

[Peter Dulis]

nice one :)

[Oli Lindenskov]

Great shot😊

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely scene and capture. One of my favourite memories seeing a small part of the Grand Canyon.

[Pam]

Great use of selective color. It really brings out the detail on the rocks.

[eDorre]

Beautiful spot! Thanks for sharing the trip

[Fisher Family]

A beautiful and dramatic landscape - fav! Hiking there must be a wonderful experience.

Ian

[Jo]

thanks for sharing this beautiful picture

[haskar]

Great drama capture and lovely tough of colours.

[bkb in the city]

Thank you for sharing the history