Grand Canyon National Park Yavapai Pointat Sunrise
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The next morning (7/4/2004) we got up early
for sunrise at Yavapai Point which was only three minutes away.
We were still in jet-lag so it was not too painful to get up this early.
Yapavai is one of the most popular view points for sunrise. It certainly
deserves its reputation.
Grand Canyon National Park Yavapai Point
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This picture was taken at Yavapai Point about an hour after sunrise.
The canyon looked very colorful at this time of the day.
Grand Canyon National Park Mather Point
After checked out we headed east to Desert View
Drive. It meanders about 25 miles from the village to Desert View.
We made stops at most of the view points on the way. In fact, the drive along
the rim offers equally fantastic view. However, the view points make it easier
for parking and referring to the places you took the pictures.
Grand Canyon National Park Grandview Point
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Grandview Point, a place with wide and deep view to the canyon.
Grand Canyon National Park Moran Point
Grand Canyon National Park Lipan Point
Desert View is the easternmost overlook on the
south rim. The distinctive 70 foot high watchtower offers
breathtaking overlook view of the canyon.
Inside Watchtower
Grand Canyon National Park Outlook from Watchtower
That was all for the South Rim. What waited for us
was a long drive from here to the North Rim. Rt-64 east of the National Park
entrance was also beautiful with a lot of view points. However, the only thing
we had in mind was getting to North Rim in early afternoon. I was so
narrow-minded that I didn't spare any moment for "lesser" Canyon views..
