Grand Canyon National Park: Hermits Rest 20100612_5852 : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Grand Canyon National Park: Hermits Rest 20100612_5852 / Grand Canyon NPS
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| 説明 | Constructed in 1914 by Santa Fe Railroad architect Mary Colter. Hermits Rest is several miles to the west of Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. NPS photo by Michael QuinnThe building was originally constructed as a rest stop for the short stage line that ran from El Tovar to this location, is a stone building placed several feet back from the rim edge, and is tucked into a small man-made earthen mound, built around and atop the building to blend it in with its setting. Hermit's Rest was designed to resemble a dwelling constructed by an untrained mountain man using the natural timber and boulders of the area. From the entrance path a haphazard looking structure of stone and wood greets the visitor, and the approach to Hermit's Rest is marked by a small stone arch set in a stone wall along the original pathway from the parking area to the building. The exposed portions of the building that are not banked into the earth are of rubble masonry bonded with cement mortar, structural logs, and a few expanses of glass. The chimneys are gently battered rubble masonry. The newly improved Hermit Road has some of the best Grand Canyon views that you can see anywhere. Once you get out to Hopi Point, the Colorado River comes into view, and on a quiet day at Pima Point, you can hear the roar of the Colorado River as it crashes through Granite Rapid.Access is by commercial tour bus or free park shuttle bus, (Service between March 1 – November 30) which gives you the chance to look at the scenery, while someone else does the driving. The shuttle buses are great when you use them in conjunction with the rim trail —you can get off at one stop, enjoy a scenic walk along the rim, and then get back on the bus at the next stop. Or if you feel like taking a longer walk, fill a backpack with food and water, then take the shuttle bus out to Hermit’s Rest and day hike the Rim Trail the 8 miles (11 km) back to the Village. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn.If you enjoy bicycling, Hermit Road is probably the best place in the park. There is far less traffic out here because of the limitations on private vehicles. The three miles of new Greenway Trail are also a great addition for cyclists as well as hikers. www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hermit-road.htm |
| 撮影日 | 2010-06-14 17:49:53 |
| 撮影者 | Grand Canyon NPS |
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| 撮影地 | Hermits Rest, Arizona, United States 地図 |