We were supposed to visit Bryce Canyon today but we cancelled it because we realize what a drive it will be if we did that. So we designated this day to… drive and enjoy! For me, I was particularly looking forward to the mountain pass that I rushed through at night, the one that took me to 8000 ft with deers dancing around the road.
The route also takes us to the access point of Grand Canyon North Rim. As compared to the South Rim, the North Rim is much quieter like the best kept secret. The view isn’t as “grand” as the south rim, but you can get much closer to the canyon and experience the strong draft of wind that travels in and out of the canyon. It’s definitely a very different perspective.
Old man waiting for the right light to cast on his favorite tree to take the perfect shot.
Flowery landscape on the way to the North Rim.
The way to the North Rim is also very different from the typical canyon landscape. It’s actually temperate pine forest with green prairies and marshes. The road is fast and windy, but comfortable and relaxing. It’s the one where you want to drop your convertible top.
Driving towards the canyon lands means driving into the Navajo Nation where native Indians live. The entire area is protected and governed by the native Indians, which mean very little development, no major city, lots of rock and native Indians with road-side stands selling crafts and souvenirs at the most unexpected places. You’d think they live among the rocks, because there’s no sign of civilization anywhere.
House Rock Valley on the way between the North Rim and Page.
Navajo Bridge across Colorado River, along the Marble Canyon.
Entering the town of Page, we stopped by a spectacular work of nature. It’s the horseshoe bend, a C-shaped canyon cut deeply into the land by a river. The canyon is so deep and narrow that you have to look over the edge of the canyon to see the entire depth. Mind you, there is no fence at all. It is strangely “un-American” because this is one popular site where there is no management or safety measure. Oh well, definitely makes the experience more natural.
Horseshoe Canyon just south of Page.
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