When the staff left the North Rim on April 30th for Grand Canyon training on the South Rim the snow still covered the forest and meadows.
We got down to the warmth of House Rock Valley and a white mosaic could be seen on the plateau.
The Vermilion Cliffs rise from the valley floor to the north.
The Colorado River slices its way through the land carving Marble Canyon.
We took a side trip to Lee’s Ferry where a variety of boats transported settlers, missionaries, miners, traders, Indians and tourists across the river for 55 years before Navajo Bridge was completed in 1928.
Today, recreational boaters launch near the old ferry site to experience the wilds of the Colorado River.
Next we headed south through the Painted Desert.
And as we approached the turn off to head west onto the South Rim the San Francisco Peaks could be seen getting a new dusting of white. Would we never get away from the snow?
Oh…wow…man….I need so much to see that area again. It gets into your soul, the Grand Canyon and all the surrounding areas. We drove past the Painted Desert but didn't have time to stop, dang it. Oh………..wow……………
Gorgeous shots – makes me wish I was there! Was the S Rim cold? We're due for another storm here in CO, but (hopefully) we'll miss it by leaving early tomorrow AM! CA or Bust!
Great shots but I totally understand being tired of
s-n-o-w! We actually had rain last night.
Great photographs. I remember Lee's Ferry from when I was a kid before the dam closed its gates. The San Francisco peaks always make me nostalgic from when I was a kid and when we would go to Flagstaff to visit friends.
You have a wonderful travel life!
Oh what I would give to have a day of training in such an environment. Your country and captures of it are simply stunning. Have fun and stay warm!
Smiles
Gaelyn;) this is absolutely STUNNING. What scenery and grandeur. I love the painted desert. And the snow is back again. Did you see Mike this weekend? Blessings. Jo
These pics are a real treat. I especially liked Marble Canyon.
Gorgeous shots as always, Gaelyn! Surely do bring back lots of happy memories! Hope the snow stops soon! You do have lots of beautiful skies, too, though!! Have a great week!
Sylvia
For some reason that "pile" of coloured sand seems familiar to me… So does that view of the peaks!
BTW, Thank you for the note! It took me back to the "coodie catcher"…
These are wonderful and I especially LOVE the view of that beautiful rock in the Painted Desert! Wow! Oh, Wow! I want to spend more time in that area with my camera!
It is definitely time for the snow to stop! There must be some kind of Native American dance that could be done…..
You, too, enjoyed some beautiful clear skies. These shots are amazing. When I have visited there has always been a haze to scatter the light and wash out the colors. I bet there were a lot of days like this before we started to pollute the air.
Now I'm going to scroll up and savor these again.
Wonderful scenes.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
How beautiful to see all of this agan Gaelyn. I have been to the Painted Desert and it is stunning!!
Gaelyn, that painted desert is gorgeous! Where is it? BTW, you can keep the snow!
Giraffe Head Tree said it all for me. I especially remember the Painted Desert.
amazing places, excellent photos.
Wow.. such stunning scenes!
Thank you for this wonderful tour. Very impressive.
Wonderful photos, Gaelyn! The scenery there is just stunning. You are so lucky to be working in such a beautiful place.
Fabulous scenery.
Your world is pretty spectacular, great scenery, beautiful photography.
Wonderful photos, I have never heard of the painted desert but it looks amazing. Diane
Beautiful!! Gosh I'm so ready for summer to get here!
Gaelyn, We have never been to the painted desert..It looks amazing! Its on my list now.
The painted desert really does look painted….
Wow, what awesome photos. Look atta' snow! Seems pretty familiar…. what gorgeous country in every detail.
Gaelyn: What wonderful photos from the canyon area.
I stay in awe of the rugged beauty of the place you call home