The South Rim of the Grand Canyon in September, 2007.

Photos are from Karl, Sig, Don, Peggy and Steve. Click on an image to see it full size.

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South rim of the Grand Canyon in the morning at Mather Point.

 

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The Watchtower, on the South Rim, near the east entrance.
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The Colorado River from the Watchtower

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There are brush fires burning on the North Rim
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View of the Horseshoe Mesa from GrandviewPoint
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Elk in the mud just off the main road.
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Getting a spot he missed?
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He seems to be evenly coated now.
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The Bright Angel Trail, Indian Garden and Plateau Point
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A closer view of Indian Garden and Plateau Point. From Indian Garden, the Bright Angel Trail forks to the right and is barely visible.
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A California Condor sits on a rock. In the morning, smoke from the fires on the North Rim fills the eastern part of the canyon.
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A closer view
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A really close view.
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He takes to the air
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Bright colors.
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As the sun is setting, you can see the Plateau Point trail and a tiny bit of the Colorado River.
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In this closer view, you can see the Bright Angel Trail leading to the river.
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That's Phantom Ranch (in the trees) with the Kaibab Trail leading to the North Rim behind it.
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Approaching sunset, looking westward from Mather Point.

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