Grand Canyon, South Rim

After leaving Sarah's on April 1st, we headed for Flagstaff, AZ. We wanted at least a glimpse of the Southern Rim of the Grand Canyon. As we drove along, we could tell we were steadily climbing upward but had no idea how high until we came to a sign that said 8,000 feet above sea level. It was sad to see how in some places fire had burnt down some of the beautiful trees. A lot of the scenery made us think of upper Michigan.





It had started out as a rather chilly day in the mountains, but once we got there, it was quite warm and sunny. The north rim would be closed until May because of the cold and snow (not that we were even close to that!) Perhaps that will be another trip, another time!

As we approached the canyon, there was an IMAX theater which our friends the Habberstads had suggested we be sure to view before seeing the real canyon. It was an excellent account of the history of the people who had lived there and explored it many years ago. Of course, being an IMAX presentation, we felt we were right there as well!

We then took a short mile walk along a path among the trees. It seemed like suddenly we happened upon this HUGE, beautiful hole in the ground. I believe it is about 3 miles across to the other side, and a looooong way down. We couldn't see the Colorado River from where we stood. Words could not express what an amazing sight there was right in front of us. It made us wonder if the people from long ago, weren't walking along and suddenly came upon the very edge of this wonder. One would have no idea that a canyon was right there out of the blue.
Of course the pictures don't really give it justice for the vastness and beauty that surrounded us.

How could one look upon this and think it was all an accident and not created by God? Over and over again we have seen God's creation all around us and all we can say is WOW! By the way, please notice the 'dear' in the foreground of one of the pictures. (haha!)