— In our most recent trip to Arizona and Colorado (we re-visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP and Rocky Mountain NP), we had a few days we spent with friends in the Gunnison area. On one of … Read More

–The Navajo Bridge has been a place in the National Register of Historic Places since August 13, 1981. The original steel spandrel arch bridge was built in 1928 and spans the Colorado River in Arizona. The challenge the state of … Read More

— Here is another area in the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, that never gets old. As I have mentioned in previous posts, this is the highest point in the North Rim. We must have visited this point 3-4 times … Read More

— From the very first day we drove into the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, I knew I had to stop at mile marker 602 to make a photo capturing the beauty of this drive. It so happened that returning … Read More

— Bright Angel Point at the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, is a spectacular canyon viewpoint. This is one of those spots where you don’t even have to hike anywhere to see such a view. There are lounge chairs set … Read More

— When hiking the Widforss Trail (Grand Canyon NP, North Rim), if you venture past the first 2.5 miles (4.0 km), you will leave the canyon rim and go through forests of firs, spruces, aspens, and wildflowers. At the end … Read More

— One of the most rewarding things when hiking in a national park is when you are on a trail and there is no one else around. As most people will agree, all it takes for that to happen is … Read More

— This was one of those memorable trails at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP: Widforss Trail. There are actually three options from the trail head area. The shortest trail is only a half mile of the Arizona … Read More

— One day during our last visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, we spent quite some time exploring the area around Point Imperial. This is the highest point in the North Rim at an elevation of … Read More

— As you start driving towards Cape Royal at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, shortly after you pass the Walhalla Overlook, you will come to a curve with a small parking area. From that area, you can … Read More