In 2021, Tara and I drove down to Phoenix to visit my family for Thanksgiving. On the way to Phoenix, we decided to make a quick stop at Grand Canyon National Park.
Click here for the blog post about our first trip to Grand Canyon back in 2015.
Our visit to Grand Canyon happened to land on the morning of Thanksgiving Day itself. It was fun to visit a National Park on a holiday.
We had beautiful weather and a spectacular blue sky to complement the wide, expansive canyon.
The views were awe-inspiring. We went to Desert View overlook, near the East Entrance to the Park along the South Rim.
the clear skies made for stark shadows on the canyon floor
Desert View Watchtower
the 70-ft tower was constructed in 1932
I have been to the Grand Canyon a number of times, but never in the month of November. ... It was cold. Very cold! And also very windy! 😀
We also went to the main visitor center on the South Rim at Mather Point.
Although it was a quick visit, it was very rewarding. The Grand Canyon is a special place.
For more info: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
