The Grand Canyon's #1 View

If you have a fear of heights, watching the video below may not be advisable.

The Grand Canyon was declared a National Monument on this date in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Since that day, millions of tourists have descended upon---and into the depths of the Grand Canyon. First seen by Europeans in 1540, the canyon went centuries before being explored—except, of course, by the Native Americans who lived near it for generations.

It’s only been a couple of years since the Grand Canyon skywalk opened—despite the objections of environmentalists who consider it a blight on the landscape.

Nevertheless, the U-shaped walkway extending out over the edge—complete with glass (or, I assume plexiglass) floor—allows visitors to feel like they are either walking on air, stepping over the precipice—or throwing up, the last of which may actually happen.

As scared as I am of certain height situations, I think I could make the trip out the walkway MUCH easier than I could stand at the EDGE of the real canyon! Watch the Native American at the end of the video.

I could not do that (without a gun pointed at my head)

Check out the aerial footage of this amazing feat of engineering:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzlZuWrJNw


Someday I hope to make the trip out west and witness firsthand the grandeur that is The Grand Canyon. It’s on my “bucket list”—along with flying to the moon. I’m thinking that Arizona is a tad more doable.

Blog fans! Let me know if you have a) been to the Canyon and b) if you have taken the skywalk trip! I’d love to know how YOU felt standing at the EDGE!!!!

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