(Desert View AZ) The Grand Canyon-South Rim had more viewpoints, more roads, more traffic, more buildings, more campgrounds, and definitely more people than the North Rim. It even had a village with shops, hotels, restaurants, a grocery, a bank, etc. The South is where most of the tourists come to experience the canyon; so, I […]
(North Rim AZ) I finally made it to Grand Canyon-North Rim to see the magnificent views of the big hole. A year and a half ago I came; but, it was not yet open due to snow. Many prefer the north side for the scenery and smaller crowds. That sounded good to me; so, I […]
(Marble Canyon AZ) Lees Ferry, part of the Glen Canyon NRA, is on the Colorado River near Marble Canyon. In the 1870s, it was the only crossing of the river for 50 miles. A small fort was constructed to protect the operator and those traveling through. The ferry and fort were built by the Mormon […]