Campsite at Sanders, AZ

We left Grand Canyon yesterday and drove thru the Petrified Forest National Park.  It was dark by the time we got thru.  Could not find a campground.   Finally found one at Sanders.  Heading south on 191 into New Mexico today.  Here are a few pics.

                                           San Francisco Peaks at Flagstaff, AZ

                                           Me on Petrified log

Grand Canyon Day 3

We didn't go far yesterday,  just 29 miles down the road to Desert View campground.  We are still in the National Park.  At an overlook we watched rafters down on the Colorado river.  They were goin thru one of the worst rapids, Hansen rapids. It had to be over a 1.5 miles away.  Took pics with telephoto lens,  didn't turn out too bad.  Went thru an old indian tower on the edge of the canyon, and then picked out a campsite, put out our chairs and read till dark.  Beautiful campgrounds, walking distance to the canyon rim. 

                                           Hansen rapids (telephoto lens)

                                            Hansen rapids (normal lens)

                                          

Grand Canyon Day 2

We are setting at the campground,  and the birds are flying all around us.  We have western bluebirds, chickadee, tufted titmouse, and many ravens cleaning up the campsites after people leave.  Yesterday we walked the canyon rim from noon to 6PM and covered about 7 miles.  The views are terrific.  Took sunset pics at Hermits rest, then took the shuttle back to campground.   We are leaving today, not sure where to.