We were amazed and delighted to discover that the endangered California Condors released near the Grand Canyon hang out near the South Rim Village. We saw quite a few. At one time there were only 23 left in the world. There are now about 300. 60 live in the Grand Canyon area.
The Condors have a wingspan of over 10 feet. We had one fly right over our heads. So close you could hear the wind rushing through its wings.
It was very hot and dry. Here we are at Hermits Rest. Everyone got tired and a little crabby.
We visited both the North and South Rims over six days. This picture is at desert view. The beginning of the Grand Canyon is in the background.
We really enjoyed the Grand Canyon. It is so big it is almost impossible to comprehend. You are looking down at mountains. We loved it so much that we managed to stop at the South Rim again on our way back to Las Vegas for our flight home for one last peek.
On the 5 hour drive between the South and North Rims of the the Grand Canyon we stopped to visit Antelope Canyon. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon that is as narrow as 3 feet and as deep as 200 feet. Flash flooding has carved unique curving walls. Sun light only reaches the bottom at noon. It was sooooo.... beautiful.
There was very little light so we needed to use a tripod. That came in handy for taking a group picture near the entrance to the canyon.
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