Grand Canyon Skywalk
Seeing the Grand Canyon is one of life’s ‘must do’ events. Many people return year after year to learn more. It is one of the major draws for campers from all over the country.
Many people really want to see the grand canyon from the air. Until relatively recently (2007) the only way to do that was on one of the many helicopter tours.
The helicopter tours are incredible but pretty expensive. Too expensive for many visitors
Not many people know that the Grand Canyon forms part of the Hualapai Indian Reservation. In an attempt to make the aerial view of the Grand Canyon accessible to more people (and to bring much needed cash into the reservation) the Grand Canyon Skywalk was built.
What is it? Here’s the description from GrandCanyon.com
You’re standing on a platform made of glass. The rim of the Grand Canyon is 70 feet behind you. The other side of it is 3 miles in front of you. Then you dare to look down and see ………… nothing – nothing but 2,000 feet of air between you and the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Until recently, a sensation like this could only be experienced in dreams. But now, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation that is just East of Las Vegas, dreams and reality will meld into one with the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
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One Response
keith
We just love the pink overshoes. My son wanted to slide everywhere but the rubberised bottoms put a stop to that.
This is a must see if you can’t afford the grand canyon helicopter ride.
In some ways it is better as you get plenty of time to watch the birds and often see lots of wildlife.