| August 30, 2004 |
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Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets
Close  your eyes and picture the Grand Canyon. What do you see? A sweeping vista of desert crags and colors, no doubt. Hard to imagine one of the most photographed spots on Earth has any secrets left, yet as National Geographic uncovers, the world-famous crack has a few gems tucked away in its nooks and crannies. By way of an interactive map, you'll meet the coons and other critters who call the canyon home, spy a Hopi-inspired watchtower, and bask in azure waterfalls of the region's many verdant patches. Far from just dusty desert, its microclimates include riverside woodlands, wildflower meadows, and towering pine forests. Rife with fish, amphibians, and more than 300 bird species, the bold biodiveristy of this modern Eden cannot be dismissed as a two-dimensional postcard. (in Outdoors) |
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