Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Grand Views in the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon View in Winter
View 1: Grand Canyon from the South Rim, late afternoon, February

A quick share of some photos from a recent visit to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park - in winter! 


Moonrise Grand Canyon South Rim Winter February 2023 by Jeanne Selep
View 2: Moon Rise over the Grand Canyon near sunset, February

My daughter and I spent about one day visiting the Grand Canyon in February, getting out on the South Rim overlooks for both the sunset and sunrise. The overlooks had several people around at sunset. At sunrise, the cold (very cold) overlooks were effectively deserted. Warm clothing (and foot traction microspikes/cleats) made the experience wonderful.


Grand Canyon View in Winter by Jeanne Selep
View 3: Pre-sunrise View of the Grand Canyon from Pima Point,
the Colorado river is visible on the right

Watching the lighting change over time, the nearly full moon rising near sunset, (and setting around sunrise) and the shadows lengthen, deepen, and crawl across the landscape was both meditative and special.  The moon glows in the morning until the sun begin to rise, and quickly turns pale as the advancing sun chases it under the horizon. 


Grand Canyon View in Winter
View 4: Morning View of the Grand Canyon in February

The views were great, and I took too many pictures, making it hard to pick out the "best shots".  But I am sharing these images today, so enjoy!

Click on the images to see them enlarged.



Fourteen years ago I visited the Grand Canyon from a different perspective - a Colorado river rafting trip.  It was a very different view of the canyon.  You can see links below to some posts from that memorable trip.


Click on the photos below to see more Grand Canyon posts:















 


 

Some background notes:



Grand Canyon National Park has two main car accessible sections, the North Rim and the South Rim, which are over 180 miles (300km+) apart by car. In winter the North Rim is closed until May - my photos are from overlooks and locations on the South Rim.


The Park Service maintains (and plows) 'Hermit Road' to many South Rim overlooks. During nine months of the year, you need to take the shuttle bus to these overlooks, but passenger cars are allowed on the road from December 1 to February 28.



Here is a link to the official Grand Canyon National Park site: https://www.nps.gov/grca

Link to a webcam at Yavapai Point: https://www.nps.gov/AirWebCams/grca

Link to a map of some South Rim overlooks: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hermit-red-route.htm   

 

View 1: Grand Canyon South Rim, Late afternoon February 5, 2023
View 2: Grand Canyon South Rim, Moon Rising near sunset, February 5, 2023
View 3: Grand Canyon South Rim, Pima Point, Pre-sunrise  February 6, 2023
View 4: Grand Canyon South Rim, Morning View  February 6, 2023






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21 comments:

Tom said...

...your images of the Grand Canyon are fabulous, thanks for taking me along.

Veronica Lee said...

I enjoyed your stunning photos of the Grand Canyon.

Happy Wednesday!

Kym said...

so interesting to see snow on the canyon walls. I hope to visit on the ground someday - to this point I've only seen the Grand Canyon from the air.

Peabea Scribbles said...

Oh my, those are great. What a wonderous place.

Joanne said...

OH wow; these photos are lovely! I particularly love seeing the snow against all those red and orange colors.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

A truly majestic place.
Love the photos.

Klara said...

Grand Canyon is just so magnificent.

Food nutters said...

You have some awesome photos here. Amazing views.

Moois van mie said...

What a beautiful view!

NCSue said...

The trip I'd planned to take to see the Grand Canyon was cancelled by covid. It's time to reschedule!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/02/some-rural-memories_0978938360.html

Lirtea said...

Preciosas fotos. Saludos

Allyson @ Southern Sunflowers said...

Bet you had a great time! I can't wait to see this for myself. My hubby and I will be going next year. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.

Leanne said...

I always love seeing pictures of the Grand Canyon - it's so majestic and it would definitely be on my list of sites to visit if I ever make it the USA. I'd add it to seeing a humming bird and fireflies and snow!

Maria said...

I've visited Grand Canyon twice, but never in the winter time. I loved your photos. It truly is a magical place. Thank you for sharing.

Amy Johnson said...

Absolutely stunning photos!

Michelle said...

These photos are absolutely amazing! Beautiful shots!

Janet Alcorn said...

My first-ever visit to the Canyon was in winter, and it was stunning. Cold, but stunning. Your photos are also stunning.

Natalie said...

Thank you for your weekend coffee share. Beautiful photos of the Grand Canyon with a dusting of snow.

Jennifer Jones said...

Your Grand Canyon photos are beautiful and bring back many memories. We were last there seven years ago almost to the day.

Julie said...

The last time I went to the Grand Canyon, I was a teenager. I would love to revisit one day.

dee Nambiar said...

Beautiful pictures, Jeanne.
I know what you mean when you say it was tough to pick out a few pictures for the blog.

And what a fine job, nature has done here at the Grand Canyon!