It was about 11:30 in the morning when I arrived to find the parking lots nearly full. I certainly wasn't expecting that!
Like most visitors, the first place I went was to Mather Point. As you can see, it was a bit crowded.
But the view from Mather Point is worth bumping elbows with other visitors or having to wait until someone moves away from the railing so you can get that “perfect” shot. The weather could not have been better. The temperature was in the low 60s and there was barely a breeze blowing. Also, the “blue haze” wasn't too bad either.
Because there were so many people and I had only a few hours, I decided to skip the western end of the rim trail. You had to walk or take the shuttle buses to see that side of the canyon and I had walked much of it the last time I was here. Instead, I went to get some lunch and then take the drive along the road to Desert View at the eastern end of the park.
While in the cafeteria line I learned why there were so many people here – it's Spring Break! I should have known but the thought just never crossed my mind.
It was a leisurely drive to Desert View (over four hours to drive 30 miles!) with stops at nearly every viewpoint along the way and spending as much time as desired at each one. The further along the drive, the fewer people there were. I took lots of pictures, but I also took time to simply sit in the sunshine and enjoy the gorgeous day and the awesome views.
The view from Grandview Point near the beginning of Desert View Drive.
This tree is amazing. Beyond words.
It looks so close, but 'tis far away. I think that foreground area is Cedar Ridge!
There will be a few more posts on my short visit to the Grand Canyon... so many pictures, and such a beautiful day!
3 comments:
Really enjoy all your beautiful photos of the southwest. Thank you for sharing them.
Great photos...absolutely breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!!
Agree the Utah pines from northern Arizona to mid Utah, stunning, beautiful, wonderful. Love that you got all these great photos without the blue haze. YUMMY!!
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