Colorado River and Yuccas In Bloom

Colorado River and Yuccas In Bloom - River Trail, April 2001

This is a scene that has always made me pause and take it all in. I captured this view from the River Trail on the way from the base of the Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch. On this particular trip, I was lucky enough to see it with yuccas in bloom, adding an extra touch of beauty to an already incredible sight.

The two bridges in the distance—the Silver Bridge (closer) and the Black Bridge (farther away)—are the only crossings over the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon. This moment was part of day three of an unforgettable nine-day journey through upper Phantom and Haunted Canyons, and it’s one I’ll always remember.

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