Why is it called the Grand Canyon?

The start of three wonderful and cold days at the Grand Canyon.

Our friend, Mr. Starer.  After we checked into our camp site  we thought we would walk to the rim to get our first glimpse of the canyon.  On the way there we ran into this guy, Mr. Starer and a group of his friends.  Since we were unfamiliar with the wildlife in that area we thought we would give them all some space and wait till they moved along. Little did we know that these guys were in no hurry and didn't seem to be the least bit scared of us.  Anyway we sat and watched them till the area was clear.  Any time we saw elk after this Daniel would say, "Look at all the elfs".  

On our way to becoming Junior Rangers.  One of the things we got to do was listen to a ranger talk about winter adaptation in plants and animals.  

Our first glimpse of the grand canyon.  Amazing!

Mule deer

When asked, "Why do you think they call it the Grand Canyon?" The response of course, "Because it is so GRAND".  

Sitting outside and resting at the El Tovar Hotel.

Hopi House

Desert Watchtower 

One last sunset and rim picture.


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