Thursday, August 11, 2011

North Rim Grand Canyon, AZ

Natural Amphitheater, St. George, UT


I am quite fond of aspen trees. Behind the meadow
you can see a large stand of aspen.


I was surprised the sign did not include North Rim,
since this is where we are.


A herd of buffalo greeted us as we entered the park.


Bill testing out his bed in our rustic cabin.


Brighty, the donkey was beloved by children
and was a main character in a book.


Taken at the Grand Canyon Lodge.


Our cabin was only a short walk to Grand Canyon Lodge.


My little lizard friend.


Scenic view from the North Rim.


Angel's Window.


Taking a break from hiking out to Cape Royal Point.


Some people venture out on dangerous promentories.
One slip and it is only a 2,000 foot drop!


Stubborn rocks that have stood up to time.


Millions of years of geology can be read in
the sedimentary layers of the rock.


Two intrepid hikers pause for a photo.


What would you expect in dry, arid climate?
Prickly Pear Cactus!


Bill forgot his walking stick, so he grabbed
an old root.


What exposed all this beauty?
The answer is the Colorado River, which
you can see in the center.




































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