| The Grand Canyon, located in Arizona, is one of the | | | | There are so many ways to see the Grand Canyon: |
| most visited tourist spots in all of America, and the | | | | -On foot by walking or hiking, |
| entire world. This immense gorge, carved out of | | | | -In certain areas in your car or rented SUV or rented |
| steep rock and nearly fully encompassed by the | | | | Hummer |
| Grand Canyon National Park, is a full 277 miles in | | | | -Donkey ride down into the canyon |
| length. It ranges from 4 to 18 miles wide, and has a | | | | -Helicopter ride |
| depth of 6,000 feet (over one mile). The force of | | | | -Rafting Tour |
| the Colorado River created it over the span of 6 | | | | -Boat Tour |
| million years. | | | | -Bus Tour |
| With such amazing beauty at our fingertips, why | | | | -Balloon Tour |
| would we choose to simply stand at a scenic | | | | Grand Canyon balloon tours are by far one of the |
| overlook, grasping the rails in our hands? Why not | | | | most awesome, scenic, thrilling ways to experience |
| take one of the spectacular Grand Canyon Balloon | | | | the wonder of the Grand Canyon. Some might be |
| Tours. | | | | hesitant to step inside the basket of a hot air balloon |
| This area has far too much to offer by simply hiking | | | | and give over the trust to the hot air balloon pilot. |
| or stopping and taking pictures. What better way to | | | | This is understandable. How does a hot air balloon |
| view the immensity and history the Grand Canyon | | | | work? It's such a simple idea and the concept is |
| offers than in a hot air balloon. Even more spectacular | | | | abundant in our every day life. Hot air rises, cool air |
| than a helicopter tour, balloon tours are peaceful, | | | | sinks. The balloon captures the hot air released by |
| quiet, and the best feature is simply being outside | | | | the burner, the more the air is heated, the higher the |
| with the elements, feeling the heat of the Grand | | | | balloon will fly. Crank down the burner, so there is |
| Canyon sun on your face. You'll be able to see the | | | | less of a flame, and the balloon will gradually fly lower. |
| striations in the rock that are from the Paleozoic era. | | | | Because the air currents in the atmosphere travel at |
| The Grand Canyon is unmatched throughout the | | | | different speeds, it is possible to be floating at a |
| world for its wide sequence of archaic rocks that are | | | | lesser or greater speed when traveling vertically. To |
| exposed by the canyon walls. | | | | those who might fear the winds, this isn't a concern |
| The best thing to do when planning for one of the | | | | at all. The balloon actually floats on the wind, |
| Grand Canyon balloon tours is to be prepared. | | | | therefore, the balloon glides and the occupants in the |
| Generally, balloon rides are held at dawn and at dusk, | | | | basket never feel wind on their face, just an |
| when the winds are at their calmest. Bring a light | | | | effortless motion along the currents of the air. Grand |
| sweater, or possibly something heavier, as it may be | | | | Canyon balloon tours are just one of the many great |
| cool at the altitude you'll be floating. Dressing in layers | | | | opportunities to see one of the wonders of the |
| is best because if the sun is hot that day, you'll want | | | | world up close and personal. |
| to be able to discard some clothing. | | | | |