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for the ages have been at work upon it and man cannot improve it. Keep it for your children, your children's children, and all who come after you.
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The Grand Canyon
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it looks different. The colors change with the angle of the sun ranging from pink and purple to red, brown and gold. The colors are even more intense at sunrise or sunset. We have never been at the Canyon during a lightning storm, but I have seen pictures. It looks AWESOME!!! |
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I think the end of the line would be very dusty. Reservations need to be made at least 1 year in advance. But it looks like it would be fun!! If we were to do this, I would like to spend 2 or 3 days at the bottom to explore and take pictures. Another fun trip would be to go rafting on the Colorado River. |
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When we got up on the morning of our planned trip- it was snowing. The closer we got to the canyon- the harder it snowed. By the time we got to the Canyon there were 2 inches of snow on the ground.
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and part way down into the Canyon. It was much more quiet than normally- as people spoke in hushed tones. My favorite was a couple who had not listened to the weather forecast. The lady was wearing a sleeveless dress and sandals on bare feet. She was freezing and kept saying "This is Arizona- it's not supposed to snow here!" I was thankful to Don who had talked me into wearing hiking boots- as I normally wear my "Birkies" year round. |
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We disturbed some deer along the way- and we also saw a gray wolf. |
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Unfortunately- by the time we made it to the rim-trail the snow was almost all gone. |
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there is just one more thing!
No visit to the Canyon would be complete without at least one picture of a squirrel. |
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We were having a snack on the Canyon Rim and he almost jumped in my lap
because he wanted his fair share. He finally snatched
my napkin and ran off triumphantly.
The crow, well- all I'll tell you is this:
When you're camping at the Canyon don't leave food or trash sitting out.
Put everything into containers- otherwise you'll be cleaning up for a L-O-N-G time!
Hope to see you at the Canyon sometime.
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