Monday, October 31, 2011

The Grand Canyon

10/25/2011
Day One: S. Kaibab Trail -Bright Angel (Phantom Ranch), Phantom Overlook
One of the first glipses of the Colorado River







Pack Mules coming up from Phantom Ranch


Getting across the Colorado River


South Kaibab Trail


Bright Angel Campground

Day Two: Bright Angel-Cottonwood, Ribbon Falls

North Kaibab Trail

Some Color

Showers throughout the day (I must have brought it from Rainier)

Behind Ribbon Falls

Ribbon Falls

Ribbon Falls



Cottonwood Camp is just inside that clump of trees

Day 3: Cottonwood-North Rim-Cottonwood

Roaring Springs Waterfall

Roaring Springs down below


Wow, look at the color on those rocks!






I don't know how some plants survive out here



Day Four: Cottonwood-Bright Angel, Clear Creek Trail



Zoroaster Temple



Day 5: Bright Angel-Indian Gardens



Back across the Colorado River on the Bright Angel Trail




The View from Indian Gardens Ranger Residence


John at work: The life of a Ranger

Bright Angel Trail heading up to Indian Gardens

Day 6: Indian Gardens-South Rim, sunset at Hopi Point





Day 7: Exiting the Park with my breakfast of champions


Fruity Pebbles and a hot protein shake:)






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