that is very good, much easier than the way I saw the Kaibab and Bright Angel trails and Phantom Ranch in 1969. I hiked, with pack and supplies for camping/eating/charcoal etc.
JohnOn Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Lin Kerns <linkerns@gmail.com> wrote:
Google Street View treks the Grand Canyon
Google released panoramic imagery of the Grand Canyon on Thursday, covering more than 75 miles of trails and surrounding road.
The Google blog invites users to "Take a walk down the narrow trails and exposed paths of the Grand Canyon: hike down the famous Bright Angel Trail, gaze out at the mighty Colorado River, and explore scenic overlooks in full 360-degrees. You'll be happy you're virtually hiking once you get to the steep inclines of the South Kaibab Trail. And rather than drive a couple hours to see the nearby Meteor Crater, a click of your mouse or tap of your finger will transport you to the rim of this otherworldly site."
The Google team "strapped on the Android-operated 40-pound backpacks carrying the 15-lens camera system and wound along the rocky terrain on foot, enduring temperature swings and a few muscle cramps along the way. Together, more than 9,500 panoramas of this masterpiece of nature are now available on Google Maps."
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