How can you not be excited about the Grand Canyon?? I was really looking forward to it. The scale of this park is unbelievable. There is no picture that can capture just how big this park is.
The typical park entry sign. We bought a Interagency Pass and it paid for itself on this trip alone. There aren't any national parks around Houston, but there are a number of parks in National Forests that the pass will get us into. Worth the money.
Our first view of the canyon from The Watchtower.
I will post as many views of the canyon as I think you can stand. They are all spectacular.
The kids at one of the overlooks.
My wife took a bunch of pictures of the flowers around the canyon. This was her best one.
Another flower picture.
We did some climbing on the side of the canyon. We didn't bring any equipment but the kids did a great job with their feet and fingers. They only slid down a few hundred feet once. I was able to help Ellen back up to the rim of the canyon.
More flowers.
The left picture was of one of the large formations near the center of the canyon. One of the old-timers there said he called in Solomon's Temple. I thought that was a neat idea. The right picutre was of a little visitor we saw along the path. There were a lot of squirrels in the park.
More pictures tomorrow!
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