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Bridge of Sighs at Marble Canyon
Mile 35.5 - Mar 2012 |
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Taking a rest at the riverbank camp,
late in the day the sun briefly shines through the arch onto
the water. Elsworth Kolb: "Then came a gloomy, prison-like
formation, with a 'Bridge of Sighs' two hundred feet above a
gulch, connecting the dungeon to the perpendicular wall." |
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Grandview Trail - Mar 2011 |
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This impressive log crib and rock
trailbed section through the Coconino cliff is original construction
matching an early photo from the Pete Berry mining period, with
inset image of the same place from the Grand Canyon NPS historical
photo archive. The tree seems to be integral support for the
trail and doing quite well today. |
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Rock-Mat - Oct 2010 |
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From the 'almost-a-trail' section
in the upper Redwall of Marion/Seiber Route at the head of Nankoweap.
My favorite Grand Canyon plant Rock-Mat or Mat Rockspirea seems
in need of a better, more appreciative name -- and more respect
as well. Found mostly in the western mountainous regions, its
form here appears quite different from other places. It seems
to prefer Redwall limestone crevices over any other place and
can grow to cover a relatively large area for such a small-scale
plant. The waxy leaves interlock to form a protected space underneath
that provides a self-sustaining and protected local habitat
by retaining water and collecting nutrients. |
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Nankoweap Mesa Trophy View - Oct 2010 |
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A composite photo-view from the
top of Nankoweap Mesa is well worth the effort to get up here
and this one is looking west across the valley to the North
Rim. Nankoweap Butte is the bump in the left mid-ground just
behind Butte Fault ridge and with the access to cross the upturned
Redwall on the faultline also visible. The horizon is Walhalla
Plateau with Mount Hayden and Point Imperial right of center.
Saddle Mountain makes the skyline at the far right. |
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