Our next stop was Grand Canyon National Park. On our drive from Page to the North Rim, we were able to go down to the Colorado River and dip our toes in the water. Technically, we were inside the National Park.
We had a campsite on the North Rim. The boys set up their own tent and helped get the site ready.
After setting up camp, we hiked to the Transept Trail to the Lodge.
There were lots of great views and rocks to climb.
Jim kept a tight grip on Maggie as she neared the edge.
Then, we took a short walk to Bright Angel Point to watch the sunset.
We had great seats for the "show"!
Patrick took about as many pictures as his mom!
Charlie wasn't too keen on sharing the picture with Jack.
They were pretty close to the edge!
The kids watched the last bits of sun dip below the horizon.
The next day we drove around the north rim and stopped at a few spots to hike.
The opening on the right is called Angel's Window.
Jim and the kids are standing on the arch, above and to the left of the window, with their arms raised for a picture.
Love this family!
Jim, enjoying the views!
Jim, Patrick, and the Grand Canyon! The north rim is way less crowded than the south rim. On some hikes we went long periods of time without seeing anyone else.
Jim and Maggie took a trail to a little spot where people get married.
In the late afternoon, we decided to hike about 2 miles into the canyon. It was the Fourth of July, so most of us were donning our red, white, and blue.
There was lots of mule poop, but not a lot of people.
We got our family picture with the Grand Canyon sign as we left,
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