How much higher is the North Rim of the Grand Canyon than the Colorado River?

It may seem that the famous North Rim is not so much above the river's level – but the gorgeous view from this northern verge is beyond any ordinary imagination. It shakes you upside down and makes you jealous of birds that may enjoy the picturesque panorama any moment they like.

From this point you can also watch all the contradictory beauty of the Canyon's nature. The rare spots of green on Martian-like soil are cherishingly accomplished with blue snakes of the Colorado flow.

The climate of this national showplace is very changeable. At one and the same time the temperature on the surface of the rim might be around 59F, while the temperature of another spot situated on the bottom of the canyon may be around 104F!