North America

 North America

North America was the perfect spot to kickoff my adventure outside of my hometown! I spent the day enjoying some of nature's finest creations in Arizona!

Site 1: The Grand Canyon! Being one of the seven natural wonders of the world puts a lot of pressure on a place, but the Grand Canyon did not falter. It was one of the most beautiful, intricate places I've ever experienced, stretching 277 miles long and 18 miles wide. Each layer of colored rock has history intertwined within it. There were many indigenous people who took refuge in the canyon's nooks and crannies. They've found proof of civilizations left behind before the first Europeans took over. That's when the discovery journeys began. As each brave soul trekked through the Colorado river that whines the bends of the canyon, a map was created. Now as 6 million people visit this wonder each year just as I did, they see the history within the beautiful colors and turquoise waters. On the drive back, I got a surprise visit from some of the wildlife that lives in the National Park.

 

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Site 2: Horseshoe Bend! The drive from the Grand Canyon wasn't too bad, about 3 hours total. Let me tell you though, it was totally worth it. A short hike of about a mile on a nicely groomed trail was all that was needed to get to the lookout spot in Page, Arizona. The most fascinating part about this destination, was the river. The same Colorado river that connects through the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam. The Colorado river covers 1,450 miles of North America. There were many boats and kayaks in the distance all taking advantage of the pretty waters with walls of layered rock on both sides. It is still crazy to me that a river mixed with wind can create such a unique structure for people like me to marvel.

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