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The Grand Canyon is probably the world’s most fascinating natural wonder. The landscape is so overwhelming and each step along the trail brings new impressions. A visitor experiences a new feeling of dimension and any problems one is having seem so small at the moment. No picture or film can capture that feeling.
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During the walk, we heard sounds coming out of the brush. We looked to see what is causing the commotion, and noticed adorable and curious squirrels. These were obviously waiting on their mother who appeared shortly later with small pine cones for them. It seemed unusual to find so many squirrels at such a location as it was very dried out. But they seemed to survive well in such conditions.
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The view just kept getting better and better. The clouds increased occasionally and every now and then and it rained slightly at moments. Because it was summer, it was actually a refreshing feeling as the temperature got quite hot during the afternoon.
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There are plenty of points or platforms for tourists to take photos. It is like every new bend offers a totally new landscape. Most areas are secured by fences but occasionally there are areas that are less secure but many cannot resist reaching these areas. Some brave tourists risked going to dangerous points to get the most ultimate pictures.
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There were so many different rock formations and the layers of colors were gorgeous.
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Standing at the canyons gives you such a humble feeling as you see the magnificent landscape.
The canyon walls are around 1 mile or 1.6 km deep. There are trails at a later point that one can follow to enter the canyon.
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You can either continue or you can consider heading back to your car and driving towards the Bright Angel Trailhead. We proceeded along the Desert View Drive and followed the signs to that destination. There are parking spaces along the railroad tracks. A “Mule Crossing” sign can be seen. Tourists can actually take tours along the canyon riding on the backs of mules. These tours are only offered in the morning hours and should be reserved weeks or even months in advance.
Visiting the Grand Canyon in Arizona 3 - Walking along the Bright Angel Trail >>>
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