We stayed at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, two days in the park itself, at Yavapai Lodge, and two days just outside the park.
It was a real eye opener. The scale of the canyon, from just where we stayed was enormous, and beyond imagination. And the layers of rock can be seen so clearly, it was, as someone we me at Yosemite put it, like someone had taken a knife, and cut the land in half, revealing the earth’s history all the way back a billion years ago, layered, one by one.
Most of these, done by the powerful forces of water, as rain falls and water from the top falls to the colorado river, it brings along sediments, and brings down boulders etc. And to this day, this continues, perhaps in a lesser extent, as the Glen Canyon Dam further upstream has controlled the more turbulent flow of the river. While all this is happening, it’s not difficult to conclude that the Grand Canyon is not going to be here forever, and pretty soon, everything will be gone. So it is recommend to go see it while you still can, before it is all flat…. in a few million years time, perhaps.
The canyon is not called grand for nothing, and to capture it on the camera standing at the rim itself, requires a few photos stitched together. Here’s one I created, from the Yavapai lookout at dawn, about 180 degree view, of the first light catching on the canyon.
And another at Sunset from Yakki point.
Bear in mind, this is only one part of the canyon, each viewpoint is very much different, and weather conditions creates different effects, giving the visitor a unique experience during each visit. Nothing man-made can ever reproduce such a sight.
Here’s a couple more views.
Your pics of the Grand Canyon are awesome, especially the sunset from Yakki Point. And I agree the Grand Canyon won’t be here forever, but I respectfully disagree that might take a “few million years time.” The Canyon was formed just 4500 years ago following the global catastrophe known as Noah’s flood. What can formed so relatively few years ago can also disappear in a few thousand years rather athan millions.
For some other great facts about the Canyon, check out the True North Series books, “Your Guide to the Grand Canyon.” Written by a couple of geologists, a meteorologist and a tour guide. Less than 12 bucks on amazon.com, or cheaper used.
Hi Robert. Thanks for viewing the blog, it was really great to visit such an awesome place. I’m glad you like my photos.
Cheers.