North Rim - Grand Canyon
Finally , our last stop, the grandest of them all. Gorgeous by magnitude, we explored the North Rim where only 10% of the visitors stop. Open trails, cooler by 15 degrees because of the higher elevation, and soaring trees with the partnership of a National Forest, the NR was amazing. Another hike, the final of 4 Junior Park Ranger Badges, and HUGE alligator tears...we knew the kids have had enough of the outdoors.
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