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11-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 25' Excella
Bemidji
, Minnesota
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Grand Canyon
Has anyone been to the Grand Canyon and walked out onto the Glass Bridge?? How was it???
Thanks, Phil & Edee
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11-02-2007, 08:13 PM
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Desert Fox
1985 31' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Hi,
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11-02-2007, 08:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Classic
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2007
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We were there a month ago, and were told by several people to skip the glass bridge. It's expensive, and your viewing time is limited. It's on private property (not a Park project).
So, we skipped it. There's plenty of other stuff to do in the Canyon.
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11-02-2007, 11:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 34' Limited
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 126
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I was in Las vegas for a wedding on 10/20/07 and took a plane flight over The Canyon on 10/22. The info I was given was the price ws $50.00 per person and we where able to see much more from the air at a price of $150.00 per.
And a great sight it was.
Don't think I would spend the $50.00 or what ever for just a few seconds of time and only one view.
Claude
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11-03-2007, 10:53 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Have not been, but read somewhere;
$75/person
And a long, bumpy, access road (to be paved in the future?) but currently NOT RV friendly...
I think I'd pass and just take a hike down.
Bill
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11-06-2007, 10:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Surprise
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 38
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skywalk
Go to "grand canyonskywalk.com". there you will find all the information you need.
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11-29-2007, 09:59 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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We have visited the canyon several times. I have no interest in the glass bridge. We have hiked the canyon and flown over the canyon, but the best way to see the canyon is in a raft floating down the Colorado River. The trip is not cheap, but you can not put a price tag on a lifetime of memories.
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11-30-2007, 10:05 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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Hiya, guys -
RE the float trip - Page and I took a day raft trip from the Hualapi Reservation at Peach Springs. We floated down to quiet water then they helicoptered us back up and then bused us back to the hotel. As I recall, it wasn't very expensive - great value for the cost.
Pat
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11-30-2007, 01:15 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Isn't there a new restaurant that spans the Grand Canyon that was built on Native American land?
I have seen the bride on TV recently and from what I saw, it's no big deal...really more of a cantilever with really thick glass floor panels set in a stainless steel support. It didn't look like it stretched out more than 50 foot or so and made a U-turn and came back. I honestly don't see spending that kind of money to walk out for a few minutes. Maybe they have other things you can do. But not if they cost extra than the $75.
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11-30-2007, 06:56 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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Spans the Grand Canyon? Um, no...
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11-30-2007, 09:51 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 25' Excella
Bemidji
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 199
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Hmmm I'm getting the idea that the "glass bridge" idea isn't the way to go when visiting the Grand Canyon. Sounds like it's better to get down into the thick of things on the river or at least a trip into the canyon. Kind of what we were thinking! However, the river trips??? is that an option at our age???
Edee
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12-01-2007, 11:02 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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The river trips from the Hualapi reservation is good for all ages - kids and grands. And since it is a day trip, there is no overnight camping, of course.
Still a great white water experience and the ride up in a helicopter is very exciting.
The trip leaves from the hotel at Peach Springs by bus down to the river.
Pat
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