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Watch Tower
This is early in the morning at the famous Grand Canyon Watch Tower. Usually it's really crowded here, people visiting the gift shop or walking up the stairs to the high tower. Now it's empty and very quiet.
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Desert View Watch Tower
Waited here since five o'clock in the morning for the sun to rise behind the famous Grand Canyon Watch Tower. We saw some huge elks grazing along the walkway. One really large male with three females. They were not shy at all, which is no wonder as they all were big and strong. Then suddenly the sun sent her first rays into the canyon, and a large bird flew by enjoying the updraft. What an exciting moment. Down below flows the magic Colorado River.
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Watchtower at Desert View
Found this scenic view towards the Watchtower which is situated above the Grand Canyon. One can visit the tower and walk upstairs to have a fantastic view far into the desert to the East or straight down into the magnificent Canyon below. During vacation season it’s crowded, but in fall and spring the temperatures are great and the trails are not crowded.