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Did You Know You Can't Bring A Camera
You and your fully charged digital camera arrive at the Grand Canyon Skywalk ready for action. But before you step on the glass deck and fire off frame one, you're stopped and told, "Cameras are not allowed."
The reason,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]? The glass. Seems that the Saint-Gobain/DuPont Sentry glass used for the observation deck is prone to chips and scratches - especially if camera equipment strikes it.
Initially, I didn't think this was a big deal. I figured you could replace the panel much like you would a broken windshield. Not so: Each of the more than 40 glass panels are valued at $250,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],000 a piece,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], with the same material used to fashion the 5' guard rail.
The Hualapai Indian Tribe,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which manages the bridge,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], takes the probability of damage seriously,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and insists that you put all personal electronics (digital cameras, cell phones,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], iPods,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], camcorders and the like) in a locker. You are also required to wear cloth booties over your shoes.
So,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], what to do? Several things. The Tribe has hired a corps of professional photographers to take your picture. These individuals are insured and specifically trained to take photos under these conditions. There are also self-serve cameras fixed to the guard railing. Images from both can be purchased for around $30 each in the main gift shop.
You don't have to be on the Skywalk to take a picture of it. There's a place where you can take excellent pictures just south of the Skywalk - travelers typically pose on the edge with the Skywalk to the right of their shoulder. If you are taking a helicopter or airplane tour to the West Rim, you'll have plenty of fantastic aerial photo opportunities.
GETTING THERE
Since it's opening in 2007,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], more than a million people have visited the glass bridge. Today,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], more than 200,000 people visit it annually. The bridge is located in Grand Canyon West, a 9,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],000-acre expanse just 120 miles east of Las Vegas. Many people choose to rent a car and drive themselves. I personally recommend taking an all-inclusive tour. Skywalk trip costs can quickly mount if you do it yourself; package tours protect your travel budget.
There are plenty of Skywalk trip options. Bus, helicopter,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and airplane tours take 2.5 hours,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], 45 minutes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and 25 minutes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], respectively,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], to reach Grand Canyon West. The standard route includes Lake Mead, Hoover Dam (photo stop for bus travelers), and the upper Mojave Desert. For the best deals, I recommend that you book your tour online, where I've seen discounts up to 35 percent.
If you are looking for a great outdoor attraction,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], definitely consider the Grand Canyon Skywalk, especially when visiting Las Vegas. The Glass Bridge gets a lot of hype,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but, unlike it's imitators, it delivers big time! But know that you will not be able to bring your camera. This caveat is because the bridge is made of incredibly expensive glass panels that will chip or scratch if you drop your camera. To fix this,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Tribe has employed experienced photographers to snap you picture. They've also installed self-serve cameras. As you embark on this journey, remember this: Anyone can see the canyon.
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