grand canyon skywalk
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a tourist attraction along the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon West) in the U.S. state of Arizona. [1]
Before the Grand Canyon Skywalk ‘ a $40 million glass and steel structure surrounded by simmering controversy ‘ even opened to the public, it received a huge amount of national and international attention. [2]
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is an architectural marvel. [3]
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is located at Grand Canyon West, just a short drive from Las Vegas, Nevada or Kingman, Arizona. [4]
While not located in the Grand Canyon National Park, it is located in a smaller part of the same canyon system, offering a view like no other can. [5]
To walk on the Skywalk, you must purchase a Grand Canyon West Rim Package. [6]
The Skywalk was completed in March, 2007 after 2.5 years and 30 million dollars worth of hard work and engineering. [3]
PLEASE ADVISE Google maps does not have the correct route to get to the skywalk, so please Google map to one of two destinations Either Las Vegas, Nevada or Kingman, AZ. [4]
Attractions available at Grand Canyon West include The Indian Village with authentic dwellings, The Hualapai Market, and The Hualapai Ranch, a western town with horseback and wagon rides. [5]
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is located, not in Grand Canyon National Park, but at Grand Canyon West, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, approximately halfway between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon’s South Rim. [2]
In addition to boat tours on the river, Hummer tours are available along the rim of the canyon and through private areas that are otherwise inaccessible to the public. [5]
The packages include entrance to the Skywalk, Hualapai visitors permit and certificate, rim top narrated transfers, Eagle Point, Guano Point, Hualapai Ranch and a meal at one of a number of restaurants. [6]
The horseshoe -shaped glass walkway stands at a 3,600 feet (1,100 m) height above the floor of the canyon, a height exceeding those of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. [...] Commissioned and owned by the Hualapai Indian tribe, it was unveiled March 20, 2007, and opened to the general public on March 28, 2007. [1]
There are more than 30 tour and transportation companies that service Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sedona by airplane, helicopter, coach, SUV, and Hummer. [5]
Sources:
[1] Grand Canyon Skywalk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Skywalk at the Grand Canyon - DesertUSA
[3] Grand Canyon Skywalk
[4] Grand Canyon Skywalk - Walk The Sky - Directions
[5] Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge
[6] Grand Canyon Skywalk: Information from Answers.com