Grand Canyon North Rim June 2014
After the day at Bryce Canyon and another well-deserved night of rest, we set off south to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Most visitors of the Grand Canyon approach it for viewing from the South Rim, but the North Rim is 1000-2000 ft. higher with spectacular views of the Southern Rim and Canyon Vistas. We spent the day exploring different viewpoints, visiting the Canyon Lodge and making short day hikes into the edges of the Canyon. At key viewpoints, we could see the mighty Colorado River at the bottom of the Canyon, over 1 mile below us, where we would soon be floating our way along our next 185 mile-long adventure.
The next day, we traversed our way to the bridge crossing over the Grand Canyon near Lee’s Ferry, the only river crossing for vehicles until one would reach Hoover Dam. From the bridge, we watched the majestic Condors that nested there among the Canyons steep walls. But then, it was time to return west to Las Vegas, and prepare for our Rafting Adventure
