Park residents learn quickly that a spontaneous crowd gaping in a single direction over the rim could mean anything from a fellow visitor scrambling for his wind-loosened golf visor to a lucky wildlife sighting. I encountered such a scrum on a recent …
Canyon Critters Take Center Stage
Who could blame the canyon's condors, cougars, and chuckwallas for having a chip on their shoulder? After all, the average visitor is drawn to the park more for the dramatic scenery than the wide array of fauna. However, once the visual …