Saturday, August 13, 2011

Travels West -- The Grand Canyon

Two junior rangers just lounging around. They earned their badges in Grand Canyon National Park and in Mt. Saint Helens National Park.

The Grand Canyon was one of the highlights of our trip and is truly GRAND! Our breath was stolen away at the first glimpse. It's magnitude is a shock even when you're prepared. We had a lovely time hiking along the rim and down into the canyon (just about 1 mile down).

Below is a tall wispy plant which grows along the steep canyon walls. Bret especially found them fascinating. We also saw California Condors (two!) gliding around over the canyon.


It was a fabulous view over the ridge and we found ourselves drawn to it again and again.



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