Scenic Sunday - Shadows in Grand Canyon

View southeast from Angels Window overlook along the Cape Royal trail
I love the late afternoon views of the Grand Canyon from the Walhalla Plateau. The shadows change rapidly as the sun westers beyond the canyon walls. Then add a few clouds to float above and create patches of shadows that dance across the land.

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Sorry the Cliff Springs Trail didn’t get posted today. Ran out of time. Maybe tomorrow.

What a difference a day makes - Walhalla Plateau

I worked out on the Walhalla Plateau two days in a row. There is often an afternoon Ranger talk at the Walhalla overlook, one of three places on the North Rim where you can see...

Sky Watch Friday - Rainbow in Grand Canyon

Sun on the confluence of the Little Colorado River and Mt Hayden in foreground right
Last week I was out on the Walhalla Plateau. My day ended with roving at Point Imperial, in between the raindrops. I was windblown and cold so decided to leave early. Then a visitor who I’d seen several times that day walked up to me with a question. As we talked the sun came out and I commented on wanting to see a rainbow. So we walked back to the overlook, and sure enough, my first rainbow at Grand Canyon.

Rainbow over Nankoweap Canyon
It kept fading in and out and breaking up. At one point a small area above the horizon looked like it was raining rainbow. Even pale, I was very excited.

This is my 300th post! I wasn’t sure I’d ever make it this far in less than one year of blogging.

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Navajo Bridge

Navajo Bridge crosses the Colorado River on Highway 89A, Vermilion Cliffs backdrop
The Grand Canyon poses a long obstacle for highway transportation. It is 600 miles (965 km) between bridges. The original ferry crossing five miles upstream at the mouth of Glen Canyon operated from 1873 to 1928.

Old (left) and new Navajo Bridges, Navajo land on far side and Echo Cliffs backdrop
The first bridge was completed in 1929, shortly after the ferry sank. Over time modern vehicles became too large for the 18 foot (5.48 meter) width and the new Navajo Bridge was completed in 1995.

Up stream
The Colorado River flows through Marble canyon from Lees Ferry to the confluence of the Little Colorado River.

Down stream
The bridge is 467 feet (142 meters) above the river.

California Condors, taken 5-09
California condors are often seen at Navajo Bridge. But don’t just look up to see them. Condors frequently roost in the shade under the bridges. C1 and C9, both captive breed four-year old females.

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
If you can see the numbered tag on a condor hanging out at the bridge go into the Interpretive Center and ask who it is. They have a “cheat” sheet that is a who’s who of the Arizona condors.

Just for fun. Can you see me on the bridge?
Navajo Bridge is one of many worthwhile stops along the Arizona highway 89. I stopped at the bridge after touring Antelope Slot Canyon and on the way home to the North Rim.

Lake Powell

I headed east to camp for the night at Lone Rock beach along Lake Powell in Utah.  Read more here.

Remember Whensday - Cute little Cowboy

1949
My Mom was really big on studio photos when I was a kid. This is my brother at two years old. (Hope he’s not going to be pissed about this post.) It’s always been a favorite of mine and I wasn’t even born yet. I think he looks like Desi Arnez.

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MWT - Antelope Slot Canyon

Limousines for the Antelope Slot Canyon tour which you can experience here...

Scenic Sunday - Land for Sale

On the drive to the Toadstools trail there were storm clouds over the Grand Staircase Escalante. The land for sale is a few miles east of Kanab, Utah.

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