April 5th and time to head to the Grand Canyon!
Snow along I-17 North:
Four lines waiting to get into Grand Canyon National Park:
The Grand Canyon from the South Rim
A rock squirrel enjoying a snack and the Grand Canyon:
Looking at the tops of pines at least a mile down:
The first rock squirrel's cousin:
Karen had no idea the mules and hikers use the same trails! The next six shots were taken on the Bright Angel Trail, which was snow-covered and icy (and scary, especially with the strong wind) in spots:
At Kolb Studio:
Another look straight down, this one from Lookout Studio:
On April 7th, we took a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, and Karen was assigned the seat beside the pilot!
About to cross the South Rim:
Through the floor of the helicopter (Karen did NOT use the foot controls!):
Hovering below the North Rim:
Re-entering from the snow-covered North Rim:
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