Grand Canyon Skywalk

jfrenaye · 12-26-2006, 03:05 PM

Not a rumor but truth. I heard about this from the LVCVB last April and had only seen artist's renderings. Here is a link to Snopes that has some more photos.

Pretty amazing if you ask me!

http://www.snopes.com/photos/archite...alk.asp#update

Now sure that I would be able to muster the nerve to take that walk though--looking down 4,000'

Ned · 12-26-2006, 04:08 PM

To me it's just a gimmick to make money. I much rather take the mule ride down the sidewall of the Canyon. You can really see the Canyon then. I've been to the Canyon many times, and hope to go again, but I sincerely doubt I'll be visiting this site.

It reminds me of the "reality" shows on TV. They're "made for TV" reality. This is a manufactured tourist attraction. I don't know how they could build this on their sacred land and look their ancestors in the eye.

jfrenaye · 12-26-2006, 04:11 PM

Well, apparently the Hauapati (sp?) tribe is thisclose to broke and certainly they cannot compete with casinos in that area of the country. This is indeed a moneymaker for them.

On that note, it is sad that our own native americans are essentially bankrupt.

Ned · 12-26-2006, 04:18 PM

What's just as sad is that some Native American tribes are rich beyond all dreams, yet just like the "white eyes," they don't often help their fellow peoples. I guess that's become the American way in all our cultures.

candyharrington · 12-26-2006, 04:48 PM

I kind of have mixed feelings about this. Professionally I think it's great because my readers will be able to access it, where they can't really access the mule rides. Personally I think we should just leave well enough alone and let a nautral site remain natural and not build anything on it. I kind of hate the old "pave paradise and put a parking lot mentality". And it certainly is ugly!

Candy

**jjjenny** · 12-26-2006, 06:04 PM

There is no way on this earth that I would take a walk on it. But I'm sure there are the thrill seekers that probably will walk out on it.

Help You Travel · 02-13-2007, 04:46 PM

Ned, The tribe out there tried to make a casino work but they were so far off the beaten path that hardly anyone came to it so it closed down. This is about what they percieve as their survival. A vegas money man fronted the cash for this attraction and time will tell as to how it does. Not sure how much they will charge for the privlege of walking out in this glass tube. We will see how it does.....it is quite an engineering feat. Certainly does not rank the same as a hike, paddle or mule ride into the canyon but I still think it will be something to behold.

stacynan · 02-13-2007, 04:56 PM

They talked about it on Fox News yesterday. Admission onto the walk will be $25.00

AaronK · 02-13-2007, 05:41 PM

25 bucks to walk onto a glass bridge to just look down and hope I don't get sick due to the height???

I'll pass, TYVM.

jfrenaye · 02-13-2007, 06:08 PM

I am angling to get an invite to the initial walk out with Buzz Aldrin!
I think it is entirely cool!

12-26-2006, 03:05 PM	#1
jfrenaye Lanoisseforp Levart Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Feb 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD 21403 Age: 51 Posts: 12,001 Rep Power: 362	Grand Canyon Skywalk Not a rumor but truth. I heard about this from the LVCVB last April and had only seen artist's renderings. Here is a link to Snopes that has some more photos. Pretty amazing if you ask me! http://www.snopes.com/photos/archite...alk.asp#update Now sure that I would be able to muster the nerve to take that walk though--looking down 4,000' __________________ Find me on the TRO Forums or MLMs and Travel: A Bad Mix or Single Parent Travel or Eye On Annapolis or ClientBaseHelp.com or even on Twitter!

12-26-2006, 04:08 PM	#2
Ned Kishef macher Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA Posts: 16,687 Rep Power: 449	To me it's just a gimmick to make money. I much rather take the mule ride down the sidewall of the Canyon. You can really see the Canyon then. I've been to the Canyon many times, and hope to go again, but I sincerely doubt I'll be visiting this site. It reminds me of the "reality" shows on TV. They're "made for TV" reality. This is a manufactured tourist attraction. I don't know how they could build this on their sacred land and look their ancestors in the eye. __________________ Ned [Visit my Travel Photography Blog, and Photography website NSL Photography]

12-26-2006, 04:11 PM	#3
jfrenaye Lanoisseforp Levart Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Feb 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD 21403 Age: 51 Posts: 12,001 Rep Power: 362	Well, apparently the Hauapati (sp?) tribe is thisclose to broke and certainly they cannot compete with casinos in that area of the country. This is indeed a moneymaker for them. On that note, it is sad that our own native americans are essentially bankrupt. __________________ Find me on the TRO Forums or MLMs and Travel: A Bad Mix or Single Parent Travel or Eye On Annapolis or ClientBaseHelp.com or even on Twitter!

12-26-2006, 04:18 PM	#4
Ned Kishef macher Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA Posts: 16,687 Rep Power: 449	What's just as sad is that some Native American tribes are rich beyond all dreams, yet just like the "white eyes," they don't often help their fellow peoples. I guess that's become the American way in all our cultures. __________________ Ned [Visit my Travel Photography Blog, and Photography website NSL Photography]

12-26-2006, 04:48 PM	#5
candyharrington Senior Member Bronze Poster Member since: Sep 2005 Posts: 189 Rep Power: 34	I kind of have mixed feelings about this. Professionally I think it's great because my readers will be able to access it, where they can't really access the mule rides. Personally I think we should just leave well enough alone and let a nautral site remain natural and not build anything on it. I kind of hate the old "pave paradise and put a parking lot mentality". And it certainly is ugly! Candy __________________ Candy Harrington Editor, Emerging Horizons Read my blog at Barrier Free Travels

12-26-2006, 06:04 PM	#6
jjjenny Supporting Member Diamond Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Age: 55 Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 73	There is no way on this earth that I would take a walk on it. But I'm sure there are the thrill seekers that probably will walk out on it. __________________ Jeanne, CTC

02-13-2007, 04:46 PM	#7
Help You Travel Trusted Member Member since: Nov 2006 Location: Lansing, Michigan Age: 63 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 27	Indian attraction Ned, The tribe out there tried to make a casino work but they were so far off the beaten path that hardly anyone came to it so it closed down. This is about what they percieve as their survival. A vegas money man fronted the cash for this attraction and time will tell as to how it does. Not sure how much they will charge for the privlege of walking out in this glass tube. We will see how it does.....it is quite an engineering feat. Certainly does not rank the same as a hike, paddle or mule ride into the canyon but I still think it will be something to behold.

02-13-2007, 04:56 PM	#8
stacynan Travel Professional Gold Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 672 Rep Power: 39	They talked about it on Fox News yesterday. Admission onto the walk will be $25.00 __________________ Nan

02-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#9
AaronK Senior Member Platinum Poster Member since: May 2005 Location: Currently Massachusetts Posts: 1,586 Rep Power: 95	25 bucks to walk onto a glass bridge to just look down and hope I don't get sick due to the height??? I'll pass, TYVM.

02-13-2007, 06:08 PM	#10
jfrenaye Lanoisseforp Levart Super Duper Über Poster Member since: Feb 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD 21403 Age: 51 Posts: 12,001 Rep Power: 362	I am angling to get an invite to the initial walk out with Buzz Aldrin! I think it is entirely cool! __________________ Find me on the TRO Forums or MLMs and Travel: A Bad Mix or Single Parent Travel or Eye On Annapolis or ClientBaseHelp.com or even on Twitter!

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