While most visitors gather to gawk at the canyon from the rim look-outs and head for the gift shops, the more adventurous may find that a mule trip into the canyon will make their visit to the Grand Canyon truly memorable.
One chilly December morning when the wind was howling at the Grand Canyon, we got up early to attend the wrangler's briefing and watch the mule riders prepare for their descent into the canyon. Our photos and story will help you decide whether a Grand Canyon mule trip is for you.
- The Mule Riders Gather in the Chilly December DawnAnticipating the Ride
- As Dawn Breaks over the Grand Canyon, More Mule Riders ArriveThe glorious pink of a Grand Canyon dawn greets us.
- Grand Canyon Mule Riders at SunriseWill the sun warm them up?
- At Last the Mules ArriveOne by one, the mules are led into the stone corral.
- Another String of Mules ArrivesThe mule trip is now reality!
- Grand Canyon Mules are Hitched to the RailMules await orientation and their riders.
- From the Mouths of Mules - Sizing up the riders.The mules have their own agendas.
- Box Lunches for the Long TripThose lunches look mighty small for such a long trip!
- Who's Going to Pack all this Gear?Lunches, saddle bags, jammies and toothbrushes?
- The Riders are BriefedThe wranglers lay down the law.
- From the Mouths of the MulesThe mules threaten to unionize.
- More Rules to Scare YouWrangler Shawn puts the fear of God into the riders.
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