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June 23, 24 & 25, 1996
Stayed at Grand Canyon Camper Village
We entered the Park at the East Entrance off of Hwy 64
The best Viewpoints are all along the South Rim on Desert View Drive and each one offers a totally different aspect of this huge canyon.
The first viewpoint was Desert View ( 7438 feet ) where there is also a Watchtower. I remember my first impression was to be totally awestruck of the beauty that lay before us. To this day I have never seen anything so magnificent.
Next was Lipan Point ( 7360 )
Tusayan Museum and Ruins
Moran Point ( 7160 )
Grandview Point ( 7399 )
Mather Point ( 7120)
Yavapai Point
The Main pic is from our Road Trip 2009 and shows Hans at Moran Point overlooking the Grand Canyon. You can see the mighty Colorado River from this viewpoint.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hans and I last visited Grand Canyon thirteen years ago, in 1996, when we did a road trip with Hans' sister Nel and husband Jean.
We made a return visit to GRAND CANYON on our "Road Trip 2009".
Starting out from our motel in Flagstaff, we made our way along Highway 18 and then on to Hwy 64 and the Park's south entrance station. We paid our $25.00 US entry fee (good for seven days). Our receipt recorded us as arriving at 9:54 a.m.
First stop was the "Grand Canyon Visitor Center" which is also the location of the IMAX Theater ($12.00 US admittance fee).
Our first stop was Mather Point (7120 feet elevation). We backtracked west to Yavapai Point and then continued on Desert View Drive to Grandview Point.
As it was now past 1:30 p.m. and we were getting hungry, it was lunch time. We looked for a Picnic Area and found a lovely spot with a table sitting in the bright sunshine. It was such a quiet and peaceful spot. The only sound you heard was the soft wind blowing through the trees. Not even sight or sound of any little critters scurrying about. I thought I would at least see a squirrel or little chipmunk.
After our Picnic lunch, we headed for Moran Point (7160 feet elevation) which in my opinion is the most beautiful view, with the sight of the mighty Colorado River winding its way through the Canyon below.
Next was Lipan Point (7360 feet elevation) and finally Desert View (7438 feet elevation). We finished our day at about 6:00 p.m. A full day indeed and such a wonderful experience.
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Touring the SOUTH RIM VIEW POINTS will take you most of a day. Hans and I entered the Park just before 10:00 a.m. and... more travel advice
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Lori, outstanding photos of the Grand Canyon. Of course the intro photo of Hansi is the best. See you soon in Krakow.
Lori, that is a gorgeous photo of Hansi as your lead picture. Very descriptive tips and extraordinary photos. A real pleasure to read and view.
Grand Canyon looks so spectacular, I hope to visit one day! Have a nice weekend Lori!
Beautiful scenery. Hansi looks very brave sitting on the edge! Anything for a video, right?
Great photos of you and Hansi in the GC! What I remember most about Arizona is backing up into a cactus (wearing sandals) when taking photos of the kids. I've been careful of what I back into ever since! Looks like you had a wonderful trip! -Martha
Such a lovely place. You took so some wonderful photographs Lori! Nice job and I always enjoy the world thru your eyes! Thanks!
Fine photos in your tips and travelogues. Glad you had such a successful re-visit to the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon surely is one of the most amazing sights in the world. Your page reminds me of how much I'd love to go back for a second look!
Wow LoriPori It was impressive I must say Now we really see the Grand Canyon eh Your pictures are awesome Lori
I always dreamed to see the Grand Canyon and to go kayaking there (is that allowed?).