At 277 miles long, 10 miles wide and a mile deep it was astounding! The kids were all speechless and awestruck at it's immensity and beauty. The Canyon had received 6 inches of snow a few days before and that white covering seemed to enhance the beauty of the red layers of rock.
Day two- we had a change in weather, it was cool and blustery. Will and Caroline went to a ranger talk on early peoples of the canyon at the Mather Amphitheater. Ranger Elyssa shared with us how to make the stick figure that they have found throughout the caves in the canyon.
Ranger Elyssa.
Then we had a chance to visit the old part of the Historic Grand Canyon Village. The Hopi House, El Tovar, and Bright Angel Lodge haven't lost any of their charm. The Grand Canyon train still carries passengers to the station.
Peter completing his Jr. Ranger work.
Historic Hopi House.
Day three -we decided to hike down in the Grand Canyon partway on the South Kaibab Trail. The tops of the trails had been so icy because of the previous snow. It was truly nerve wracking traveling down the narrow trail with a 300ft. cliff next to you.
South Kaibab Trail!
A view from the Ooh Aah Point.
When Mom wasn't looking!
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