Best View of the Grand Canyon
06-04-11
Visitors to the Grand Canyon have been arguing over where to get the best view for decades. Locals all have their own favorite spot as well. While a good argument can be made for preferring the North Rim or the South Rim for Canyon views, the reality is that there isn’t a bad view to be had, so what does it matter which one is best? They are all spectacular.
Visitors may choose to stay in Tusayan hotels or to use Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, or even Las Vegas as a base from which to travel to the Canyon. They may arrive at the Canyon by bus, car, railroad, raft, plane, or helicopter. What matters is what they see when they arrive.
The Canyon rises a mile above the Colorado River. It reveals millions of years of geological strata in breathtaking colors. It is home to several hundred species of birds, include eagles and rare California condors . Many visitors see the canyon from one of the observation points on the Rims or by traveling down to the bottom of the Canyon. Still others will fly over the Canyon in planes and helicopters while the more adventurous will travel the Colorado on a raft. All options will give tourists amazing views of the Canyon, which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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