America’s National Parks
Puzzle 49 · The Desert Southwest · Page 73 in print
Grand Canyon Rim
On his first visit to the Grand Canyon in May 1903, Theodore Roosevelt urged, “Leave it as it is. You cannot improve upon it.”
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Desert View Watchtower stands above the South Rim.
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The canyon opens into view at Mather Point.
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Bright Angel
Bright Angel Trail, the named hiking trail of the South Rim.
Cape Royal
Cape Royal, the North Rim viewpoint overlooking a great bend in the Colorado River.
Condor
The California condor, the large bird protected at Grand Canyon.
Desert View
Desert View, the South Rim settlement and viewpoint near the park's east entrance.
El Tovar
El Tovar Hotel, the historic hotel on the canyon rim in Grand Canyon Village.
Hermits Rest
Hermits Rest, the historic rest house at the end of Hermit Road.
Hopi House
Hopi House, the historic Native American art gallery and salesroom on the South Rim.
Kolb Studio
Kolb Studio, the Kolb brothers' historic home and photography studio on the South Rim.
Mary Colter
Mary Colter, the architect who designed Desert View Watchtower and other canyon buildings.
Mather Point
Mather Point, the South Rim viewpoint near Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
North Rim
The North Rim, the northern rim of Grand Canyon.
Point Imperial
Point Imperial, the North Rim overlook above the eastern canyon.
South Rim
The South Rim, the southern rim of Grand Canyon.
Watchtower
Desert View Watchtower, the historic tower designed by Mary Colter.
Yavapai Point
Yavapai Point, the canyon-rim viewpoint containing Yavapai Geology Museum.
Sources
- Photography 101: Capturing Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service
- California Condors - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service
- Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service
- El Tovar HotelNational Park Service
- Hermits Rest (Grand Canyon)National Park Service
- Full Steam Ahead: A Historic Village Tour - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service
- Village Historic District - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service
- Desert View WatchtowerNational Park Service
- Mather PointNational Park Service
- Point ImperialNational Park Service
- Yavapai Museum of Geology - Grand Canyon National ParkNational Park Service