“Because it’s there.”
Grand Canyon Double-Crossing
“The ancient Greeks believed that the River Styx flowed through the depths of the Underworld, separating the living from the dead. The Grand Canyon calls back to this motif, with the mighty Colorado River carving the canyon deeper and deeper.”
Yosemite – Half Dome
“…one false step could send you tumbling down to the bottom of the valley.
But the views atop Half Dome were well worth the ordeal of the cables.”
Death Valley – Telescope Peak
“Several times, I could have sworn I was on a different planet entirely. The desolate vastness of the valley inspired a deep feeling of awe.
“Nothingness” can provide a strange sense of peace.”