Ms. Xides reaches the Colorado River!

Ms. Xides discusses deepening shadows on the canyon walls

Ms. Xides talks trash while taking a rest.

Hikers are encouraged to get out of the way when mule trains are coming.

Mules!

Ms. Xides takes a question a mile and a half down into the canyon at Cedar Ridge.  Windy!

Ranger Grace recounts a funny story about some smart but spiteful ravens.

Today Ms. Xides talks about elevation of the North and South Rim.

Ms. Xides is at the Grand Canyon!  Click on the video to the left for her first dispatch!