tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post7541174289200002420..comments2024-03-17T18:37:36.377-07:00Comments on Geotripper: Ten Overrated Places to See Before You Die...Part TwoGarry Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-8536137921202635252010-07-09T07:33:22.871-07:002010-07-09T07:33:22.871-07:00Thanks for the comment Alyn. I'm actually tryi...Thanks for the comment Alyn. I'm actually trying to be a bit of a heretic here with these posts. I love the Grand Canyon and visit as often as I can. You'll notice my intent with this post and others that are coming is to get people to explore deeper on their visit. So many people never get to go, and so many people are content with a few moments and a few pictures. The Grand Canyon is so much more than a bit of scenery! It truly can be life-changing as you say.Garry Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-13102155510877150132010-07-09T05:13:56.266-07:002010-07-09T05:13:56.266-07:00I understand your comment regarding the difficulty...I understand your comment regarding the difficulty of comprehending the scale of the canyon and yes, the only real way to get a handle on that is to get up close and walk/raft through it. But, to call the South Rim Experience overrated is bordering on the blasphemous! As a visitor from UK 2 years ago, I must say that it was a life changing experience that leaves me desperate for more! I think it is impossible to 'overrate' something as staggering as Grand Canyon South Rim!Alynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775391085537593025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-66457952184747900292010-07-08T18:38:31.464-07:002010-07-08T18:38:31.464-07:00I agree it's great to be able to get into the ...I agree it's great to be able to get into the canyon - even a relatively short distance, by hiking. Rafting and then hiking up side canyons is an excellent experience, or was in the '80s.<br /><br />The North Rim is superior to the south rim. I still would recommend stopping at the South Rim to any passing travelers who haven't ever stopped before. But if anyone has the time (take the time!) the North Rim is exceptional.Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131032620978696727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-56358896894064132412010-07-07T10:18:22.819-07:002010-07-07T10:18:22.819-07:00I have hiked twice to Indian Garden and rafted thr...I have hiked twice to Indian Garden and rafted through the canyon. You are right, the only way to truely experience the canyon is to get into it.Martha Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-38029314162078840052010-07-07T07:53:50.327-07:002010-07-07T07:53:50.327-07:00Oh Garry, you are so right about the experience mo...Oh Garry, you are so right about the experience most visitors get to the Grand Canyon, especially the South Rim. Going into the canyon, even a little ways down, is such a fulfilling experience. And, of course a lot of work. Yet the North Rim really gives a better sense of what the gorge is all about. And, attending a Ranger geology talk will certainly help put those layers in perspective. Great plug. So when can I expect to see you here?Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.com