John had some time off during the holidays, so we took a little drive up to the big canyon. Our Bolt EV made it there easily, and there are several free charging stations in the park. Oddly, it was our first time staying in Tusayan - usually we take Howie to Mather campground.
Something else new, we went further east to get a taste of the Hance Trail and another overlook close by.
Here's a peek:
And there it is, another awesome vista:
A glimpse of the river way down below:
John gearing up for a trek down Hance:
I've been dealing with a tenacious pinched nerve lately, and it makes uphill trekking especially difficult. So I wasn't about to drop down too far at a time. A little way was OK though:
Pictures from John's trek - thank you John!
He reported that the snow lasted a little way down and then was gone:
Aw, a heart in the rocks:
Driving west in the late afternoon, John spotted a snowman on the rim:
So cute!
The next morning we discovered that El Tovar has the best breakfast, and it's not too expensive. We reveled in the view of sunrise out the windows. Then John headed out down the Bright Angel trail for another adventure:
Have fun, John!
I stayed along the rim for my exploration, enjoying the views from up high. There are plenty of trails to wander around on and things to see. And always, the amazing canyon:
Another picture from John, as he took the Tonto trail to the left toward Horn Creek. Always great seeing things from a new vantage point:
It's great living within driving distance of this beautiful place!
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