Grand Canyon Village

Grand Canyon Village is the "commercial" heart of the Grand Canyon National Park. But the commercial activity is fairly well hidden from the rim, with a few notable exceptions of historical value.

The El Tovar lodge opened in 1905, even though the first train arrived in 1901. The train station is still operational, though now only as a tourist trip from the city of Williams on I-40.

Our next destination was Lookout Studio which has a wonderful view of the Canyon.

Lookout Studio from afar	Lookout Studio from closer

The studio, now a gift shop, is on the left, and you can see the wonderful view it has and that it really is on the edge of the canyon.

The rock formation in front of Lookout Studio. This detailed view shows what looks like a slide near the top, although closer examination shows it to be a fallen rock with the sun shining on it.

Looking north across the Canyon	Looking west

The above two photos are from Lookout Studio; the one on the left is looking across the Canyon to the north rim, while the one on the left (taken behind glass, hence the reflections) is of the Bright Angel Trail zig zagging its way down the Canyon wall. That trail is NOT for me.

Those garbage bins might stop bears, but the squirrels seem to have figured them out! This is the back of Lookout Studio.

Hopi House is just across from the entrance to El Tovar. It was built as both a craft store and residence, but is now just a store. This link shows the display board at the side.

By now it was time to rejoin Jeannie and head back to the airport.

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