This is page two of the Grand Canyon South Rim Tour. Here we'll cover Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio
and Kolb Studio.
The next three photos were taken close to the Bright Angel Lodge and Hopi House along the rim trail.
There're plenty of paths and walkways at this point on the trail.
The trees were just starting to bud this week, the third week in April.
Here we have the Thunderbird Lodge. It's located very close to the rim, and between the Bright Angel Lodge
and El Tovar Hotel.
Bright Angel lodge at night. If you like woodsy dark decor, you'll love this place. Very similar to
the El Tovar, but not as regal.
This is a Bright Angel rim cabin for rent, about 50ft to the canyon edge and very close to the Lookout Studio.
The sign says "Grand Canyon Vista." I'm not sure you really need a sign for that, especially right
here.
Spotting scopes for looking at stuff, I'm not sure what though. I guess you could see hikers down by Indian
Garden, and Plateau Point.
This scene is by the Bright Angel ice cream fountain (closed during my visit) and gift shop area. This is the
busiest place along the rim.
Here we have a startling picture. Look carefully and you'll see possibly four UFOs over the canyon.
Look at the people in the background getting ready to run, except for the jerk in the foreground with the camera, who is missing
the shot of a lifetime by taking a picture of a building.
Next, we have Lookout Studio. The following is from a local brochure: Lookout Studio was designed in 1914 by Mary
E. J. Colter as a gift shop and lookout point for the Fred Harvey Company.
Perched on the South Rim, it blends
exceptionally well with its natural setting. Lookout Studio sells photography and books related to the Grand Canyon, rock
and fossil specimens, traditional souvenirs, books and photographic prints. Two lookout points are open in good weather. It
is located a short walk west of historic Bright Angel Lodge. Open year-round and hours vary seasonally.
Here's a detail of the main entrance.
The studio is really located on the edge. It's pretty stark inside, like it might have been in 1914.
The fireplace looks like it could still be in use. As usual, everything is for sale, even the items on
the fireplace mantel and the picture.
This is modern Red Earth Pottery from Colorado.
There's a stairway that leads to a balcony, like you might need a better view?
This is a lower part of Lookout Studio, maybe 20ft below the building. I spoke of Indian Garden and Plateau
Point earlier. The green area 3000ft below and in the center is Indian Garden. The trail that continues is
Plateau Point, and is 1.5 miles from Indian Garden. The hike to the end of Plateau Point and back would be about 12
miles from where I'm standing.
A different view here. This shot was taken in the same spot as the picture below.
This is a view of the rear of Lookout Studio. Note explorer John Wesley Powell to the right. The balcony
is visible above the rear doors.
This shot looks along the east side of the Studio.
Now we're off to the Kolb Studio. The following is from a local brochure: Once the home of the Kolb brothers,
who were early photographers at Grand Canyon, the Kolb Studio features changing art exhibits displayed in the auditorium throughout
the year.
Built by brothers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb from 1904 to 1926, Kolb Studio is included in the National
Register of Historic Places and operated by Grand Canyon Association. The bookstore and auditorium are open to the public.
The studio is located in the Village Historic District, at the Bright Angel trailhead. Open year-round and hours vary seasonally.
A nice spot for a studio I'd say.
This is the beginning of the Bright Angel trail. The trail head sign is farther down about 100ft.
Plenty of views out the studio windows.
Downstairs is a revolving art exhibit, yes, it's all for sale.
The Red Feather Lodge in Tusayan, across the street from the Grand Hotel where I stayed.
The Lobby of my Grand Hotel, I remember a lot of slamming doors.
The best part about the Grand Hotel, the light by the front doors.
