The Grandest of Canyons

This is going to be a post of mostly photos.  After all, when you go to the Grand Canyon, it’s all about what you see…

I got up later than I’d originally planned but still hit the road early.  Freeway for the first part, two lane highway for the rest of it.  The busses into the park don’t run this time of the year, so I had to pay the $30 auto entrance fee instead of the individual fee of $18.  Ah well, the pass is good for a week and, who knows, I may go back.

I hit the visitors center and the bookstore first and actually bought a book.  They had autographed copies of Grand Canyon Trivia Trek by Flood Heffley which has, so far, proven to be very interesting.  I opted to take the red line bus along the Hermit’s Trail.   Two of the 9 stops were closed, but I still saw a lot and took buttloads of photos. 

It can't be ALL about the canyon.  The mule deer here are pretty brave and I saw a few.  I saw an elk too, but I was on the bus and not sitting near the window.

This is where I ate my lunch.  PBJ with a view.  This is the best picnic spot ever!

The Colorado River still at work.

The end of the trail Hermit's Rest.

Proof I was here.  This was taken near Angel Bright Lodge.

I was exhausted at the end, but still managed to get souvenirs!  Hour and a half later, I got back to the rental and a late dinner grilled cheese.