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Exploring The Untamed World Of The Grand Canyon
by Michell Cinzio
http://www.azgrandcanyon.com
Honestly, visiting the Grand Canyon can be a stressful
experience if you go to the South Rim (with most people).
Everyone is jockeying for position, and you sometimes feel
like you really cannot enjoy the beauty and grandeur that
is before your eyes. But there is a way to avoid all the
crowds. There is much more to the Grand Canyon than the
South Rim.
You can better enjoy this natural wonder of the world with a
little careful planning and a desire to get to it in a
different way. You can visit the North Rim, West Rim and the
Torroweap. These places are equally mesmerizing as the South
Rim and much less crowded as well. They have their own
attraction that make your Grand Canyon visit worthwhile.
The North Rim features a very picturesque view of the
Canyon. It is also much cooler, as it is at a higher
elevation and further north. So, you won't be sweltering in
the 100-dregree heat that is characteristic of the South
Rim during the summer months. Additionally, a very nice
evergreen forest borders the North Rim, making the various
hikes very comfortable.
The North Rim offers a variety of accommodations for
visitors. You can rent a cabin right near the edge, plus
there are many campsites available, too. There is also a
large and comfortable lodge with rustic hotel rooms, as well
as a restaurant and a bar located at the North Rim, and a
gift shop. However, you must plan your visit in summer
because the North Rim is closed from October to April
(sometimes May), depending on the severity of winter.
The West Rim is even less crowded that the North Rim. There
is a ranch located on the edge, known as the Grand Canyon
West Ranch. It offers beautiful accommodations in cabins or
even in teepees. Additionally, there are natural springs
nearby and it contains a launch pad for a hot air balloon
ride. The beautiful vista can be thoroughly enjoued in this
out of the way spot.
Torroweap is practically deserted anytime you go. This
section of the Grand Canyon is a spur very close to the
Utah border with Arizona. The reason so few people venture
out to Torroweap is the fact that it is so out of the way.
You have to drive into the Arizona Strip District and turn
onto a very poorly maintained county road. You bump over it
for an hour at a slow pace before coming to the edge of
the canyon.
You have to be careful at Torroweap because there are no
fences. No warning signs, either. Just the great expanse of
the canyon. And you can even pick out a few game trails
and faint signs that other people must occasionally come to
this spot. The scenery is beautiful, and even the hour
long ride on the county road (both ways) is livened by the
site of dramatic red cliffs and bright blue sky. Just don't
drive off the edge.
The Grand Canyon is worth seeing, and you should not miss
it for fear of crowds. Just go to the North Rim, the West
Rim, or to Torroweap to have a truly moving experience
without being pushed by crowds.
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