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I visited the Grand Canyon a couple of years ago while on vacation in the USA. We camped at the Grand Canyon for a couple of days giving us to time to really explore this vast wonder. It is absolutely breathtaking. Until you stand at the edge, you really don’t have any idea just how truly large this place is. I flew on top of the Grand Canyon in a small propeller plane from the Grand Canyon South Rim airport. The plane held about 19 people and was rather tight. We sat 3 people across! I recommend this as it gives you a completely different perspective of the canyon. From the air you can see just how different each wall of the canyon is. The flight allows you to escape the crowds of the tourists down below. From the air you could see how the sun affects the colors of the rocks; which look amazing against the dazzling blue-ish green of the Colorado River. To truly appreciate the Canyon in its entire splendor, visit the Grand Canyon at different times such as sunrise and sunset. I also... more

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We first visited the Grand Canyon some 8 years ago, but recently went back with some pals who had no idea what to expect. we drove to the first lookout and guided them, eyes closed, right up to the edge. the look in their eyes when they saw it spoke loudly - which was good, because they didn’t say anything for a while. That’s the thing with the Grand Canyon: it’s just really, really big! It’s Big on a scale that we can’t imagine from natural features in Britain. I can’t describe it, and photos won’t do it justice. It’s just one of those few things that everyone has to see at some time in their life. Cut by the Colorado River through the high desert of Arizona, thousands of meters deep and over two hundred miles long, the Grand Canyon National Park covers the length of the canyon and much of the land to either side. Most of the facilities are based on the south rim, which is more accessible. It is possible to walk to the bottom of the Grand... more

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Here’s a great post from tooners talking about how she overcame her fears on a Grand Canyon Hike. My niece, Annie Mae (whom I just reacquainted myself w/ after about 15 years), was talking on her blog about some of her favorite places in the U.S. It got me to thinking and I’d have to say that my favorite place, thus far, would be the Grand Canyon. I was living in Texas when I went there. Me and seven other women (only one of which I knew personally) drove there - a 20 something hr. drive - and then hiked down the Canyon, spent two nights at Canyon Ranch (down at the bottom), and then hiked back out. It is something I’ll never forget. The drive there was crazy. It was in February and many of the roads to Arizona were icy. I’m not a big fan of driving over ice, but we made it. I listened to books on tape most of the trip, so the drive wasn’t too bad. We pulled into the tourist site/facilities at the southern post in the early morning - I think it was around 5:30... more

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If you go to one place in Arizona make sure you visit the grand canyon. although once at there however you will find that there is very little in terms of a typical tourist base but there are plenty of breathtaking views and lookout points. you can also have the opportunity (but only if booked before hand with a company like paradisefoundtours.com to travel around the canyon on horseback or walking. The views are breathtaking and are at some places awe inspiring, however it is easy to forget the many other canyons also in the region these include the rainbow canyon whose colors are amazing especially seen at sunset, or sunrise. Bryce Canyon which although is smaller then the grand canyon still withholds the same respect the grand canyon does. this is canyon is a definite must for the tourist looking for amazing views. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOIdZIjDhHo  Read More →

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