... that will probably only make sense to me! But I will need them for scrapbooking the pictures later!
10/15/09 - Where we viewed the sunset at the Grand Canyon was Mohave Point.
The tree needles were from a juniper tree.
Other tree I photographed was a Pinyon Pine.
We met the shuttle bus at Yavapai Lodge.
10/16/09 - The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Ponderosa Pine can reach 1100 ft. It's bark smells like vanilla.
The Banana Yucci plant (resembles the palmetto) grows fruit about every three years. The Indians used the sharp needle points and fibers to sew clothes.
Visited Moran Point.
It is 20 degrees warmer down on the Colorado River at Phantom Ranch.
Rangers have to rescue 350-400 people a year. There is a $3,000 charge for a helicopter rescue.
There have been 11 drive offs at the Grand Canyon since the movie Thelma and Louise, including one just in the last couple of months.
Visited Lipan Point.
The Grand Canyon is 14-18 miles across and over one mile down. It is 7000 feet above sea level. It is over 280 miles long.
The Colorado River carved the canyon. The river is 50-100 ft deep; 100-900 ft across; water is 47 degrees.
Visited Yaki Point.
North Rim is 1000 ft higher than South Rim (elevation).
Visited Duck-on-a-Rock and viewed Vishnu Temple.
Visited Desert View and climbed Watch Tower.
The Watch Tower was designed by Mary Colter. It is 4 stories tall. The top is the highest point at the South Rim.
Indians used these towers to keep a lookout for danger approaching.
10/18/09 - We got on the Apache Trail in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Saw Canyon Lake, Superstition Mountain, the town Tortilla Flat.
Area of the Lost Dutchman gold mine.
(See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Dutchman%27s_Gold_Mine)
10/19/09 - Desert Botanical Garden
Exhibit: Chihuly - the nature of glass
Saguaro don't grow limbs until they are at least 30-40 years old.
Sonora Desert
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