I know that it is very surprising and frankly sad that we have seen so much of the world but have been so negligent about seeing or own national wonders. Today we finally experienced a national treasure that has been on our Bucket List for some time – the awe inspiring Grand Canyon!  

After a very long drive (4 1/2 hours from Las Vegas), we arrived at the park early afternoon and were greeted at the entrance by an elk.  They wandered freely around the park and didn’t seem mind the humans at all.

 

A short stop at the Visitors Center for an awesome video and a look at the map and other very interesting information –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then on to the real thing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first real glimpse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a very long day but soooo worth the effort. What an Incredible place! What an amazing work of art!