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Grand Canyon National Park - south rim - Arizona |
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A photo journal of Nature Ali's Southwest National Parks and Colorado Plateau Adventure MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - south rim COLORADO - Hwy 160 PIKE'S PEAK REGION GARDEN OF THE GODS GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT ARIZONA GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - north rim ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE DIARY |
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The great Grand Canyon was a place I had never seen. I figured it wasn't that much of a detour off Interstate 40. In the back of my mind I kept thinking that this was a strange park so long and narrow, I hadn't any idea that the descriptions from others just never did create the mental picture of this magical place. I am sure my photos won't really give an accurate portrayal of the magnitude of this park. It really is a place you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. But don't hurry while there... you will miss so much unless you stop to absorb the grandeur. |
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 Waiting for the sun to change the pink skies to blue |
 Sunrise at the Grand Canyon rise and shine early for a private experience? |
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 NOT - seemed half the visitors at the park had the same idea It even seemed more magical sharing it with that many people |
 Gradually the magnificence of the view was exposed with the rising sun |
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Photos just don't do this view justice |
Sitting on the edge enjoying the sunrise - a popular thing to do |
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 Four of nine California Condors take off from Bright Angel |
 A raven soars above a condor |
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 Pinyon Pine - this species has two or more needles compared with the single-needle species found in California |
 Pinyon Pine nuts are a very tasty and fattening treat that still are a staple in many Native communities. |
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 Asters were blooming on both the north and south rim |
 This view was along the trail by Mather Point |
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 Along the trail by Mather Point |
 Along the trail by Mather Point |
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 Mountain Mahogany inflorescence |
 This view was along the trail by Yavapai Point |
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 Hikers on S. Kaibab Trail |
 The line along the ridge is the Bright Angel trail - see the photo below to view who was on the trail |
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 View of South Kaibab Trail switchbacks from Yaki Point |
 A Mule Train moves down Bright Angel trail (zoomed in) |
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 View of the Colorado River from Juni Point |
This is the Tusayan Ruins near the east entrance |
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 Tusayan Pottery at the museum |
 A Tusayan woven toy |
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 Unkar Delta |
 Unkar Delta |
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 Desert View Watchtower |
 The Snake Legend inside the Desert View Watchtower |
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 Replicas of pictographs inside the Desert View Watchtower |
 Replicas of pictographs inside the Desert View Watchtower |
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 Desert View Watchtower |
 Desert View Watchtower door to nowhere |
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 Wood and skin chair inside the Desert View Watchtower |
 Desert View Watchtower |
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 Cedar Mountain just outside Grand Canyon |
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The end of the day |
Remnants of life long ago past |
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All photos by Alison Sheehey © Nature Ali All rights reserved. |
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MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - south rim COLORADO - Hwy 160 PIKE'S PEAK REGION GARDEN OF THE GODS GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT ARIZONA GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - north rim ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE DIARY |
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OUTSIDE LINKS Official Site Grand Canyon National Park Geology of Grand Canyon National Park |
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