Constance Crawford from Pensacola, United States shares Grand Canyon Experience

Constance Crawford from Pensacola, United States provides insight into a Grand Canyon Trip. Constance shares perspective on the best Grand Canyon attractions and things to do in Grand Canyon. See some incredible photos of Grand Canyon South Rim and surrounding area too!

From Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you?

It is hard to choose one aspect of the canyon. We were luck to see wildlife up close. It was the best suprise ever. I love the history of the canyon and the ever changing look of the canyon because of the light and it’s effect on the canyon.

Sunset

If this is your first visit to Grand Canyon, what motivated you to visit? If this is a revisit, what’s your reason for wanting to come back?

It was our first visit to south rim. I love to photograph the outdoors and this has a lot of different views to photograph.

Low Clouds

What are five things your Backpack to the Canyon must contain?

My backpack had:
1) The information given to us at the front gate.
2) A camera
3) Water to dring
4) An extra shirt
Shadows

What is the best way to get to the Grand Canyon – By Air, By Road or By Rail? Why?

Get to the canyon by road. We wanted to stop when we wanted and take as long as we wanted.

What is travel to you in one word?

Freedom

What type of camera did you bring? Any tips on shooting the Grand Canyon?

I have a Canon Rebel. Always look behind you for a different view.

What surprised you about the Grand Canyon?

Just how beautiful it is.

The Baby

As a travel destination, how would you rank the Grand Canyon from 1 to 10?

10

Painted by the SON

Did you visit the Visitor Center?

Yes. It was nice.

Did you watch the IMAX movie Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time?

Yes. I loved it all. The photography and stories were wonderful.

Tell us a little about yourself!

We retired in September of 2012. We have spent our first year traveling from Michigan to Arizona doing workamper and Habitat for Humanity builds.
We have never been to the south rim and were excited to see it from sun up to sun down.

Constance Crawford
Pensacola FL, United States

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