Grand Canyon from Hermit Road

For perception of size, the first Motel on the rim, is three stories or about 40 feet high. The fire seen on the Horizon is over 30 miles away. This... more

by Bob and Nadine Johnston

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Grand Canyon from Hermit Road

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Bob and Nadine Johnston

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Photograph - Fine Art Available On Canvas Or Prints

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For perception of size, the first Motel on the rim, is three stories or about 40 feet high. The fire seen on the Horizon is over 30 miles away. This view is across from two motels, one on the Rim of the canyon. The El Tovar Hotel the Tallest building was built in 1905 and is the most luxurious lodging on the South Rim. The hotel consists of 4 stories with a rustic chalet appearance. It was designed by Charles Whittlesley. A gift shop and restaurant are located inside the hotel and there are also has several cabins for rent along the rim. Possibly the best place to see the sunrise, and sunset in Grand Canyon National Park. Bright Angel Lodge was built of logs and stone in 1935. Mary Colter designed the lodge and it was built by the Fred Harvey Company. Inside the lodge is a small museum honoring Fred Harvey (June 27, 1835�February 9, 1901), who played a major role in popularizing the Grand Canyon. In the History Room is a stone fireplace layered carin the same sequence as in the canyon. Buckey O'Neill Cabin was built during the 1890s by William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill. He built the cabin because of a copper deposit that was nearby. He had several occupations such as miner, judge, politician, author and tour guide. This cabin is the longest continually standing structure in the South Rim. It is currently used as a guest house; booking is required well in advance.

The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th oldest national park and is located in Arizona. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the Wonders of the World. The park covers 1,217,262 acres (1,902 sq mi; 4,926 km2) of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties.

Most visitors to the park come to the South Rim, arriving on Arizona State Route 64. The Highway enters the park through the South Entrance, near Tusayan, Arizona, and heads eastward, leaving the park through the East Entrance.[4] All park accommodations are operated by the Xanterra corporation. Park headquarters are at Grand Canyon Village, a short distance from the South Entrance, being also the location of the most popular viewpoints. Some thirty miles of the South Rim are accessible by road.

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April 14th, 2012