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Wildlife...
As I mentioned before, there is a lot of wild life in the
desert. The Hualapai Ranch barns were full of
horses...
Desert Hares were hopping around the Ranch:
This little guy can eat, he mowed down on the greens. Must have been hungry!
While these horses look like Clydesdales, they are actually Bergerons. Meet Hank and Tank!
A quick video with the Bergerons:
-MW
Hualapai Ranch
Haulapai Ranch Grand Canyon West , Arizona In the heart of Grand Canyon West is a miniature version of a old western town called Hualapai Ranch. The Ranch is one of 2 accommodations on the Hualapai Nation and is the only place to stay that is close to the...
Dance Hall
The Dance Hall is where all the action is, everyone in town gathers here for food, drinks, and entertainment. Think of it as the town meeting area. Sine it's 120+ miles from Vegas, I guess they also like poker. How's the saying go? 'Liquor in the front, P...
Crowe Illusions...
After our dinner, there was a magician inside the Dance Hall doing all kinds of slight of hand tricks. Found out after talking with Mark Crowe that he performs at the Magic Castle out here in L.A. No wonder, he's very good! A few people gathered around to...
Live Music...
At the stage area on the opposite side of Crowe Illusions was a singing cowboy. It did a cover of Hotel California by the Eagles. I liked it, what do you think of his rendition? -MW ...
The 'Hualapai Express' with Cowboy Steve
A bunch of us jumped on the wagon for a ride aboard the Hualapai Express: Since there were so many people around, they used the larger wagon but the yellow wagon looks more comfy No shocks or suspension but at least we get tires. Can't imagine what ti wou...
Wildlife...
As I mentioned before, there is a lot of wild life in the desert. The Hualapai Ranch barns were full of horses... Desert Hares were hopping around the Ranch: This little guy can eat, he mowed down on the greens. Must have been hungry! While these horses l...
Around the Campfire
Another activity at the Hualapai Ranch is the campfire. The host is a Native American Hualapi who tells stories and some of the history and culture of the Hualapai tribe. Later on the cowboys show up and they play music and also tell some of their stories...
The Cabins
On the Hualapai Ranch, they have 28 cabins all in a arc, facing the east towards the Grand Canyon Rim. Very simple accommodations out here... All rooms are non smoking! Some decorations in the rooms: It gets hot out in Arizona so they have a ceiling fan.....
Bright and Early!
It's early, as in 4:30am early! Still dark outside... The staff goes around and knocks on the doors for the wake up call. You can sit outside the cabin's porch and take it all in. -MW ...
The Highlight of Hualapai Ranch: Sunrise!
After a long day and getting a few hours of sleep, we wake up so that we can enjoy the main reason for staying over night at the Hualapai Ranch. The sunrise! The views were breathtakingly spectacular! Each cabin is designed to face the Grand Canyon West r...
Fantastic Experience and Trip!
I loved it all, only things missing were Colt 0.45 Peacemakers, baked beans and coffee around the fireplace :-) and rustic cigars :-) Gorgeous Sunrise pics, loved the wide open skies and clouds. Looking forward to your next part :-) S
re: Fantastic
It's Indian Reservation/Federal land so no concealed weapons permit for a Colt SAA! The sunrise was just amazing, all those colors were appearing as the sun came up. Thanks for looking! -MW
New Sheriff in Town !
What ! The horse rides were closed !! What a fantasy trip, Ming ! And hope u did not bring home a pet horse ! LOL
LOL!
Appreciate you looking! The place looks empty (and closed) because it was 7am when I walked around the faux town! After viewing the sunrise we headed to the Town Hall for breakfast. As we stayed overnight, we had the whole place to ourselves as tourists c...
Glad I read your explanation for missing people
before I ask . Now I know because it's 7 am. Thanks for taking us there. Some beautiful shots of sunrise Ming. Cheers,dreamer
It was my first attempts at a panorama...
Thanks for the compliments, glad you like them dreamer. I don't really do much post processing so it was my first attempt at stitching for the panorama. It was tricky timing the GoPro for some of the vids, I got a new toy/acessory so I'm learning how to u...
Great Trip
Thanks Ming for showing us a location that I was only partially aware of, it is now on the list of "places to go" David
Appreciate you looking!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the pics and vid, thanks for looking! The Grand Canyon has 3 main areas: The South Rim, North Rim, and West Rim. Each is different and unique in it's own way. The Grand Canyon West is popular as it's close to Vegas but it's often...
Now we know ..
why u were up at 7am ! Ungodly ! Ming, strongly urge u get a GND filter kit ! U will love the sunrise/sunsets even MORE ! Mesmerizing views ! Looks like I have to make a trip when I visit my sister in San Jose !
Actually...
Went to bed around 1am, up at 4am then started to take pics and video of the sunrise at 4:30am and then went to breakfast around 6am. Shot the faux town around 7am. I looked into GND and CP, B+W makes a super thin XS-Pro Kaesemann CP that I thought about ...
I keep picturing the Lone Ranger...
while looking thru these photos... and fantastic sunset shots... looking forward to next installment.. what a place lost in time...
LOL!
I need a train to rob! :) Thanks for looking, the views from next set from the Grand Canyon West are amazing! -MW
Another wonder trip report
Great report DRMW, I've been to the Grand Canyon many years ago but never with such wonderful things to do at Hualapai Ranch, and that sunrise is awesome! Will have to add it to my bucket list of places to revisit. Regards, ED-209
re: another wonder
Thanks ED-209, the South Rim is much nicer but this place is still awesome. If you do the heli from Vegas, they don't get there early enough for the sunrise and leave before the sunset so make sure you plan for the overnight at the Hualapai Ranch so that ...
Hang 'Em High ;)
What an effort composing such post really amazed. Grand Canyon is No 1 on my wife place to see wish list so I'll show here post and take money for watch :) Thank you Best D
Thanks! The vids take a lot of effort...
It took a while to do the vids glad you liked the report! Grand Canyon West is different than the National Park. If you are in Vegas and have limited time, then this is the closest. The Grand Canyon National Park is further away but much more spectacular....
