The vision of the Skywalk is to enable visitors to walk beyond the canyon walls, becoming surrounded by the Grand Canyon while standing at the edge of the Glass Bridge. Finding a balance between form, function and nature, the bridge gives us a chance to share the wonder of the canyon that the Hualapai Tribe has graciously offered. Upon completion, the Glass Brideg will be suspended more than 4,000 feet avobe the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon. Open 2006!
當時風子也甚是興奮, 心裡盤算著就算我趕不及其開幕大典, 怎也可一窺其施工進度吧, Open 2006哦, 大體也都完工了! 當我實地考察時, 既沒有大型或是蚊型的泥頭車, 也不見風沙走塵, 有的也袛是塊壁報版, 真教風子失望! 原來這個馬蹄形的透明天橋, 袛聞樓梯響,至今還未動工 (EndofOct2006)! 回途時, 口多的美藉黑人司機告知, 有關當局正打算在那裡起個shoppingmall,既有得飲有得吃,也想要間chapel, 讓那些想結婚的也來湊熱鬧,看來是想將原有的project發大再發大來搞, 聽說現在乃在planning中,若真的要完全完工, 看怕是n年之後的事了 ~寫blog時耐不住跑去GrandCanyonOfficialWebpage 查查看，根據８Dec2006最新的通告報說 The Official Public Opening Of The Skywalk - March 28, 2007！噢? 真的嗎？咁快就可以搞定？？？就讓大家拭目以待吧!
後記: 個人覺得大峽谷之旅, skywalk並不是怎樣吸引, 更吸引的是坐飛機遊歷沙漠大霸山川大峽, 跑上大峽谷中的小山頭環顧四周看川流不息峽谷險崖!那經歷的確難忘 :)
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我驚死﹐所以未坐過飛機遊大峽谷。:P
哈哈,真係睇唔出哦??? -___-~
風子都驚死, 但都好想坐一轉飛機遊大峽谷。:P
其實除左搭飛機之外, 你也可考慮坐bus遊大峽谷,時間是長了點,但勝在價錢相宜, 試想想你在LV賭臺上的幾回上落就可以探究一回大自然的壯麗,在我而言真的很值得!
下回去走一轉,到時就會明白大自然的鬼斧神工是何其美麗,當然,要帶埋你家少爺去壯膽 :)
有網友告知﹐ 無線電視新聞曾報導天橋已經建成﹐但我沒有看到﹐翻查無線新聞網頁都找不到﹐ 風信子小姐﹐ 你可有看到?
InnerSpace: listened but got no chance to read it. they are REALLY efficient and right now the complex will also include a museum, movie theater, VIP lounge, gift shop, and several restaurants including a high-end restaurant called The Skywalk Café where visitors will be able to dine outdoors at the canyon's rim. wah, amazing really! can’t imagine that just 5 months time the adv board can turn into a skywalk complex -_____-“!
according to the officalwebpage+Wikipedia’s update, it’s done almost and have to go thru several final testing before its opening on 28Mar07 to the public. The cost is around US$25 but I don’t’ think it values to be re-visited just because of the skywalk. I have captured several short videos while my last trip as attached and hope it can 望梅止渴!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5RTnUZfEA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqpnePonpY
right now it’s in your list of traveling plan soon?
開o左喇!!見到o的人行出去喇!!!
哈哈, 你真可愛 ~
yes, 總於在電視度看見了,想不到還有點回力的, 每走的一步也可感受到其rebounding來, 那感覺想必也驚心吧!雖不自然但也是科學, 忽然想起中學時代的物理課！
上回時間怱忙有限,遊了一天走了轉峽谷涯邊緣,若你下回有時間再去，你可以考慮local tour的1-2hours峽谷行山團，更親近大自然 :)
Ride a Mule
Mule rides into the canyon have been popular since Bright Angel Trail opened in 1891. To take a mule trip, you must be in good shape, not visibly pregnant, above 4' 7" tall, weigh under 200 pounds, and speak and understand English. Ask for information on suggested attire. A water "bag" is provided at check-in. Reservations are essential as mule rides can be booked well in advance, but visitors may place their names on a daily waiting list for cancellations. For further information, check at Bright Angel Transportation Desk or call (303) 29PARKS (297-2757). Note: To avoid cancellation, prepaid riders must check in the day before, or before 7 a.m. (summer) and 8 a.m. (winter) on the day of the trip.
Overnight Mule Trips to Phantom Ranch: These memorable trips to one of the canyon's loveliest spots, Phantom Ranch on Bright Angel Creek, offer glorious canyon vistas. Overnight trips depart daily from the stone corral at the head of Bright Angel Trail. Riders spend the night in ranch cabins and awake to a home-cooked breakfast. Lunch and dinner are also provided. The first day's ride takes five-and-a-half hours; the second day's journey takes four-and-a-half hours.
One-Day Mule Trips: These popular one-day mule trips to Plateau Point depart daily year-round (8 a.m. summer, 9 a.m. winter) from the stone corral at the head of Bright Angel Trail. Descending about 3,200 feet to the Tonto Platform and Plateau Point, you can view the Colorado River 1,320 feet below. This trail takes approximately seven hours round trip. Riders should check in the day before at the Bright Angel tour desk.
Three-Day Mule Trips: From mid-November through mid-March, three-day/two-night mule trips to Phantom Ranch are offered. These allow you more time for relaxation during your stay at Phantom Ranch. All details as above.
Overnight Mule Trips to Phantom Ranch sounds appealing. thx for your details and sharing here. :)
i did see this tour while my surfing last time but to us it’s somehow a bit harsh and time is not allowable actually. definitely I will re-visit and join this ride if I live somewhere in NA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzlZuWrJNw
找到這一個video, 不用去也可以看一看!
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