Comments on: The Grandest Canyon

By: Alex in Wanderland | Travel and Diving Blog | My Bonus Island: Five Days in Kauai

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:34:52 +0000

[…] Canyon has pretty fair claim to its reputation as Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Having now seen the real thing as well, I can vouch that Kauai’s version stands up pretty well — if only for its […]

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:35:53 +0000

In reply to Dad. I can't wait to go back! Family trip?!

By: Dad

Dad — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:58:14 +0000

Getting to this very long after you posted it but WOW… I have never been there but will make the effort next time I am anywhere nearby.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:42:31 +0000

In reply to Shaun. I guess if I'm going to be this crazy outdoorsy girl now I better start getting in line with the whole camping idea!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:41:58 +0000

In reply to Dani.

I have heard that The South Rim is really where it’s at. But if you have to go from Vegas… I don’t think the travel time could be worth it! This tour was about 12 hours… imagine tacking on four more!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:41:15 +0000

In reply to Daniel McBane. I totally agree Daniel. I looked at the photos that their professional photographers were taking and they really were great -- I think they should be confident in that. If I was with a big group I probably would buy one of their photos even if they allowed cameras (you know how successful handing your camera to strangers usually turns out to be, ha). But because of the ban I'd be way too bitter to turn over more cash.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:46:28 +0000

I would feel the exact same way. Just begging for a hike, a raft or some camping.

By: Dani

Dani — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:07:58 +0000

This brings back so many great memories of our trip to the Grand Canyon! We were tempted to visit the West Rim from Vegas, but since we had planned a road trip around Northern Arizona two months later, we decided to wait. We visited the South Rim and loved every minute of it – we hiked along the rim for hours. We kept seeing hikers on the long trail down to the bottom and I just wanted to join them. We’ll have to go back one day to hike down to the bottom.

By: Daniel McBane

Daniel McBane — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:05:38 +0000

They ban cameras on the thing seemingly built to get great views and great pictures?!? I’m skeptical that policy is even profitable–it would keep me from paying for the skywalk and I’m guessing others as well.

And even if they allowed cameras, I think many people would still gladly pay for a professional photo. In fact, I’d be more likely to pay if they gave me the chance to try and get a good photo on my own first. Then when I failed (as I likely would), they might make a sale.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:49:27 +0000

In reply to Gaelyn.

Yeah, this was definitely a great taster of what there is to offer, but believe me…. me and this Canyon have a lot more ahead of us 🙂 I don’t know if I’ll get back so soon, but when I do I definitely would love to pick your brain for advice!