Thanks to Dad's smooth driving and nerves of steel we made it to the Grand Canyon on July 31st. On our way, passing any tractor trailer or RV that was in our way, we swept through the praries, plains, and dessert to make it to another national landmark - Four Corners, U.S.A. Doug had been looking forward to stand in one spot and be in four different states(Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado) since he heard about it in grade school; unfortunately it did not live up to his expectations. Four Corners Monument is managed by Navajo Nation and is currently under renovation so the monument itself was not accessible, however you could walk around the borders of the small park and make it through all 4 states in a matter of 5 minutes, which is just enough time to see the arts and craft stalls set up by the locals.
Four Corners Monument
As we continue on our way to Cameron Trading Post, just outside the Dessert View entrance to the Grand Canyon, we are all getting excited to get out of the car again! Established in 1916, the Cameron Trading Post is an authentic Indian trading post, and a pleasant stop in the middle of nowhere. The general store is flanked by a post office, Native American art gallery, restaurant, hotel and gas station -- everything you need, all in one place. 
Sunset at Cameron Trading Post
At the rim
Whoa, that's deep!
Hazy, but beautiful.The views were spectacular! The colors in the different layers reveal 100's of millions of years of history. It's not easy to capture in one snapshot. It was definately worth the trip, once.
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