Hiking the Grand Canyon

We're back at the random lodge for another post. Today we got up early and headed to the South Kaibab trail for a 1.5 mile hike down the Canyon. It was a fantastic hike with spectacular views--we would recommend seeing the Canyon from this perspective! The 1.5 mile hike back up was tough, but luckily we left early enough that we beat the afternoon heat.

After lunch, we left the park for the National Geographic IMAX film about the Canyon. Apparently, it is the "most watched IMAX film ever." It was a nice break from the tourists and hiking. It was also nice to be back in civilization and enjoy the cold and tasty delights of Wendy's (aka: Frosty).

We're looking forward to a relaxing evening around the campfire tonight, complete with s'mores, of course. Now that we have a new grill, we're really upping the dinners--spaghetti and hot dog buns toasted on the grill. I wish everyone could have seen the first run on the grill when Josh pushed the ignitor while the grill was already on---I've never seen corn go airborne like that before. The metal top also flying off was a bit scary. All of our campground neighbors heard and witnessed this eventful grilling.

Tomorrow we leave the Grand Canyon for Carlsbad Caverns, but will most likely stop over in Roswell and take a UFO the rest of the way.

(View of part of the hike down the Canyon)

(Vanessa in the Canyon)

(In the Canyon)

(Thanks, Obama!)