AZ2004 -- Grand Canyon by Day

This was the first trip to the canyon, and it lived up to the grand reputation. When i took all these pics, i remember thinking that i was shooting different things everytime. . . but looking at them after, all of them look the same. grr. . .

View from the South Rim looking east. . .

. . .the canyon floor. . .

. . .NPS marker speaking of the Gorge and Platform. . .

. . .more hazy views of the canyon. . .

. . .the river is down there somewhere. . .

. . .this bush seemed like it really wanted it's picture taken. im kinda amazed it can grow in such a rocky envionment high above the water. . .

. . .more canyon walls. . .

. . .and vistas. . .

. . .a rock outflow. . .

. . .and even more vistas. . .

. . .random hawk on the updrafts. . .

, , ,NPS canyon overlook marker. . .

. . .Grand Canyon Village historic hotel on the side of the rim. . .

. . .more canyon. . .

. . .and rocks. . .

. . .and trees, such as they are. . .

. . .this is the Desert View Watch Tower. Built in 1933, it is designed to blend in and look ancient by using local materials and weathered stones. . .

. . .obligitory 'Here's Where You're At' Sign. . .

. . .this marks the spot where an Indian settlement once stood. . .

. . . a NPS display showing how the canyon changes color by the hour. . .

. . .National Park System self promotion. . .

. . .this NPS exhibit shows the various layers rock and sedimant throughout the canyon. . .

. . .various sites around the canyon.