Slide Show - Grand Canyon Caverns

Grand Canyon Caverns, Arizona

Richard and I decided to make a slight detour on our way to Flagstaff and traveled up Route 66 to visit the Grand Canyon Caverns. They boast the largest dry caverns in the country, located about 250 feet below the surface. The only way to get there is by elevator escorted by one of the guides. I was a bit skeptical when I pulled into the parking lot. The place was nearly deserted, it is situated about a 1/2 mile off the main road and, like almost all the establishments on Rt 66, is a few steps back in time. But the folks running it were very friendly and there were a couple of other families just finishing up the tour. It was actually a pretty neat place, the guide was knowledgeable and there was this somewhat hokey laser show at the end of the tour. What I found most interesting was the number of folks the guide said had signed up to spend a night in the cavern for the economically reasonable cost of $700. (Well, you can have up to 6 people so I guess that's kind of reasonable. Where else can you sleep 250 feet below the earth's surface in a huge hole surrounded by paranormal activity?) Anyway, Richard really enjoyed it (as did I) and I'm glad we made the detour. If you're in the area, it's worth the stop. My photos aren't so great; hand held in a dark cave doesn't work well, especially with all the odd lighting...but you'll get the general idea.