(Mellow Wanderer-Grand Canyon) Perhaps the most iconic Grand Canyon image is the one paying homage to Native Americans. The Watchtower at Desert View rises 70 feet on the southeastern edge of the canyon, giving visitors panoramic views down to the Colorado River. Famed 20th century architect Mary Colter designed and directed construction of the Watchtower,…
(Mellow Wanderer) Find yourself a shady backyard or a beach and have a lazy good time. Nothing like mid-summer to celebrate National Hammock Day. July 22 is a sure bet good weather dominates most places in the world. Just don’t fall asleep in one as a thunderstorm approaches! According to Wikipedia, Native Americans used hammocks…
(Mellow Wanderer) Cliff Spring Trail isn’t the most challenging hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Technically, this trail is on the opposite side of the famed North Rim, and, typically, if heads are craned while driving and gawking at the Grand Canyon, tourists will miss the Cliff Spring Trail entrance. You don’t want to miss…
