When visiting Las Vegas, NV you should not miss a tour of the Grand Canyon Skywalk, at Grand Canyon West. When you get out of your car you are immediately in awe of a structure that is made out of glass. When you are on the Skywalk the Grand Canyon is 70 feet behind you. The other side of the canyon is 3 miles in front of you. If you are able to look down it is 2,000 feet to the floor of the canyon. The Skywalk is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. It opened in March of 2007. It is a bridge of glass cantilevered over the Canyon. This was the vision of David Jin when he visited the Grand Canyon in 1996. The design was created by Lochsa Engineering in Las Vegas, NV. The structure is able to hold the weight of a dozen 747’s. If there are winds up to 100 miles per hour there should be no damage to the skywalk. The first person to walk out on the structure was Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. This is Project hopes to give a boost the the finances of the Tribe. The have fought against poverty and unemployment for years. Grand Canyon West is a 3 hour drive from Las Vegas . Some of the ride is over unpaved roads. You will feel has if you should meet a wagon train at any moment. If driving is not your forte you can take advantage of the many tours out of Las Vegas. Kathy American Title Lenders 4749 S. Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 636-4848 (ofc) (702) 636-4849 (fax)

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