Grand Canyon North Rim
Yesterday was mostly a work day so not much interesting to report. We did meet a few really nice folks in the park where we're staying and I put up the satellite dish, mostly by myself.
Today we set out for the north rim of the Grand Canyon. It took us a little while to get there because it was around 80 miles away. It was beautiful! We sat on the back patio of the lodge sipped a beverage while waiting for a ranger talk on geology to begin.
While we waited, two huge, endangered condors flew by relatively close overhead. It was awesome. They have wing spans up to 9 feet across. I think there are only around 60 in this area. Mike said he read that one chick was born last year but it died. Who knows how long these creatures will be around.
After the talk, we drove out to another area of the park called Cape Royal. The sun was getting low on the horizon and the colors were brilliant! There were a lot of photographers set up at this lookout and I can see why. There were a few clouds in the sky and it made for an awesome sunset!
The drive home was long and very dark. I have never seen so many deer and creatures on the sides of the road. At one point, something was sitting on the side of the road so I slowed down to see what it was, and as we pulled up we noticed it was an owl! It took off and flew through the light of the headlights. Too cool. We made it safely back to the RV.
Today we set out for the north rim of the Grand Canyon. It took us a little while to get there because it was around 80 miles away. It was beautiful! We sat on the back patio of the lodge sipped a beverage while waiting for a ranger talk on geology to begin.
While we waited, two huge, endangered condors flew by relatively close overhead. It was awesome. They have wing spans up to 9 feet across. I think there are only around 60 in this area. Mike said he read that one chick was born last year but it died. Who knows how long these creatures will be around.
After the talk, we drove out to another area of the park called Cape Royal. The sun was getting low on the horizon and the colors were brilliant! There were a lot of photographers set up at this lookout and I can see why. There were a few clouds in the sky and it made for an awesome sunset!
The drive home was long and very dark. I have never seen so many deer and creatures on the sides of the road. At one point, something was sitting on the side of the road so I slowed down to see what it was, and as we pulled up we noticed it was an owl! It took off and flew through the light of the headlights. Too cool. We made it safely back to the RV.
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