A quick walk west from the RV connects to the Transept trail along the western rim. An obviously great place for sunset.
A forested trail with views into Transept Canyon and beyond to the Widforss Plateau.
And if adventurous enough to carefully climb onto pillars of limestone just off the trail you feel suspend over the canyon for views past Oza Butte to the South Rim.
Even beyond to the shadows of the San Francisco Peaks and Red Butte rising above the horizon.
I made it to “Employee Rock” which juts into Transept Canyon.
And stayed long enough to see the lights on the South Rim.
Sure glad for my headlamp climbing back off the rocks to the trail.
Then a moonlit night provided enough light to walk home.
For more sky views from around the world go to Sky Watch Friday.
Just one more because I like the glowing contrail.
Those panoramas are picture postcard material!
Thanks Janis. Guess I really need to start printing some of these.
I love those golden clouds in the first shot! The panoramic views are spectacular.
I AM NOT ADVENTUROUS ENOUGH! to do that.
And that’s why I didn’t take you there.
Postcard material they are, Gaelyn! The sunsets are breathtaking and such incredible colors and cloud formations! Awesome captures for the day!! Have a great weekend!
So beautiful—I just cannot imagine…….
Don’t you just love to walk at night with the moonlight just bright enough to see ones way home. Something my daughters and I used to do as they were growing up. Out in the middle of nowhere. Haven’t done it in a long time.
Regarding your comment on my blog–Believe it or not those clouds provided no rain. We haven’t had any rain since early July. None in all of August and here we are finishing up the first week in September. and no rain in the forcast. Wet Washington is drying up. Well all is still green here. I just hope it rains soon. MB
Thanks MB. At first I walked with the headlamp which literally blinded me. The moon light was so much better.
Surprised to hear you haven’t had rain in so long.
BEEEE-U-TEE-FULLLL ! Loved the sunsets!
Can’t loose with a Grand Canyon sunset Geri.
All this just “a quick walk” from your RV. MAGNIFICENT!!
Thanks Sherry. Almost everything here is a quick walk from the RV.
Incredible skies. Really like that first photo! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks Peter. I’ll be back to work over the weekend. Enjoy yours.
Oh my goodness, beautiful views and skies! That must have been a lovely walk home in the moonlight. 🙂
You’re so fortunate to know the Canyon so well. Stunning.
Thanks Candace. But I feel like I’m only beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to knowing the canyon.
Rhapsody in Blue….
breathtaking! i bet the Grand Canyon is gorgeous any time of the day.
fabulous shots.
Your shots are amazing. You’re doing something different with your camera and I like the results. Gorgeous sky shots again. It’s so peaceful.
I am constantly messing with the camera settings and know not what I do other than get lucky.
Hi Gaelyn, no one can never get enough oohs and aahs of the majestic beauty of the Canyons. These are lovely!
I wish I could have spent more time, but going with a group tour, we are just limited to time and scenic spots, but still get the most of it.
I’m looking into my first tour group as part of winter’s journey to Central America. Any suggestions?
Sunset over the Grand Canyon is breathtaking. Truly something to be seen in real life I imagine. You are truly fortunate to be able to experience it on a daily basis
I hope to share it with you one day Jonker.