Grand Canyon (Some Pics)

[seenred]

I know...usually when someone says "let me show you pictures of our vacation", you roll your eyes and try to sneak away! So be warned - sneak away now if you need to...

So Mrs. Red and her mother had never been to the Grand Canyon...and that was on both their bucket lists (IMHO, it should be on everyone's bucket list). I'd been once, but many, many years ago. So that's the trip we took last month. Any of y'all who've never seen it, I highly recommend finding a chance to go.

Like anyone who's every seen it in person, I'll say that pictures don't do it justice...you have to see it for yourself to truly appreciate how incredibly spectacular it really is. But I'm gonna show you some pictures anyway...

So these are views from inside the park at the south rim, and from a helicopter. If you go, and can afford it, you get views from the air that you'll never see any other way.

Like many who've seen it, it is my opinion that it's most spectacular in the few minutes right before sunset.

If you stayed for the slide show, thanks for looking!

Red

 

[smokerjim]

Very nice Red, thanks for sharing, that is one place I would like to see but dont see it happening.

 

[tx smoker]

Beautiful Red, just beautiful. Anybody who sneers at this and walks away must be a communist or something Nowhere have I seen America better showcased than these pics. Thanks for sharing and no BS here. Tracy and I have been discussing where our next trip was going to be. well sir, I believe you've helped us to figure it out

Robert

 

[JLeonard]

I made a stop there on the way to Reno for a nursing job. And you are so right....I always thought looking at pics "ok thats nice." Then I saw it in person....I was totally blown away. And your pics have captured the beauty of the canyon.

Jim

 

[seenred]

Very nice Red, thanks for sharing, that is one place I would like to see but dont see it happening.

Hey Jim! If you ever get the chance, go see it! It's definitely worth the trip!

Red

 

[seenred]

Beautiful Red, just beautiful. Anybody who sneers at this and walks away must be a communist or something Nowhere have I seen America better showcased than these pics. Thanks for sharing and no BS here. Tracy and I have been discussing where our next trip was going to be. well sir, I believe you've helped us to figure it out

Robert

Thank you Robert! If you and Tracy make the trip, I'll look forward to hearing about it!

I made a stop there on the way to Reno for a nursing job. And you are so right....I always thought looking at pics "ok thats nice." Then I saw it in person....I was totally blown away. And your pics have captured the beauty of the canyon.

Jim

The first time I saw it was a similar deal. I think it was sometime around 1987 or '88. I'd been working for a year or so in SoCal, and was driving back home to NE Oklahoma at the end of the job. I decided to take the time to detour up to the south rim. Got there just before sundown. Walking up to the rim, and seeing it for the first time was breathtaking! The thought that kept going through my head was "this can't be real...that must be some giant mural landscape painting".

Sorry this sounds kinda mushy, but it was a pretty emotional experience. Anyone with a love and appreciation for natural beauty has to be profoundly affected by something so awe-inspiring!

Thanks for the kind words Jim!

Red

 

[JLeonard]

"Sorry this sounds kinda mushy, but it was a pretty emotional experience. Anyone with a love and appreciation for natural beauty has to be profoundly affected by something so awe-inspiring!"

Dude, you said it all right there. Crater Lake in Oregon gave me the same reaction.

Jim

 

[Winterrider]

Beautiful pictures. Have not seen in person, hopefully someday. Brother in Arizona could be my guide.

 

[seenred]

Beautiful pictures. Have not seen in person, hopefully someday. Brother in Arizona could be my guide.

Thanks for stopping in my friend! Hope you get the chance to go!

Red

 

[pc farmer]

Awesome pics. Never been there, but would love to see it.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Awesome pictures! Brings back memories when I went there on a family vacation when I was in Jr. High. Something to see for sure!!!

 

[seenred]

Awesome pics. Never been there, but would love to see it.

Thanks Adam! IMO it’s something everyone should see once.

Awesome pictures! Brings back memories when I went there on a family vacation when I was in Jr. High. Something to see for sure!!!

Thank you my friend! Agree 100%

Red

 

[pineywoods]

Awesome pictures it's some place I hope to get to see in person

 

[seenred]

Awesome pictures it's some place I hope to get to see in person

Thanks brother - I hope you can...we really enjoyed the trip.

Red

 

[chp]

The Grand has been on my list for many years and I am finally blessed to have the opportunity to go in October. I will be rafting the Canyon. It is a three week trip. I am looking forward to those sunsets and time spent with friends in God’s country.

 

[tx smoker]

Anyone with a love and appreciation for natural beauty has to be profoundly affected

Could not have been stated any better than this. Showed your pics to Tracy yesterday afternoon and she is in...hook, line, and sinker. Got the house torn to pieces right now having all the carpet removed and new tile installed. Should be done in a couple more days and when the house is back in order, we will start planning the trip. Thanks VERY much once again for posting these pics Red.

Robert

 

[Steve H]

Great photos Red! That is on our list to visit when we retire in a few years.

 

[seenred]

The Grand has been on my list for many years and I am finally blessed to have the opportunity to go in October. I will be rafting the Canyon. It is a three week trip. I am looking forward to those sunsets and time spent with friends in God’s country.

That's awesome man! I'll bet that will be an amazing trip! The only rafting I ever did was many years ago on the Arkansas river just below the Royal Gorge in Colorado...very intense but a lot of fun!

I hope you'll share your experiences here after your adventure!

Could not have been stated any better than this. Showed your pics to Tracy yesterday afternoon and she is in...hook, line, and sinker. Got the house torn to pieces right now having all the carpet removed and new tile installed. Should be done in a couple more days and when the house is back in order, we will start planning the trip. Thanks VERY much once again for posting these pics Red.

Robert

That's great Robert! I'll be looking forward to hearing about it!

Great photos Red! That is on our list to visit when we retire in a few years.

Thanks Steve! Hope you get the chance to see it!

Red

 

[Flatrate]

Absolutely stunning pictures Red, and thank you for sharing! Never been there myself, have flown over it, obviously not the same as standing there. I would like to get there one day.

Dave

 

[chp]

seenred , I grew up in Canon City and worked summers at the Royal Gorge. That stretch is one I knew well in my younger days!