GEOGRAPHICAL LANDMARKS
Cape Royal and Angels Window in Grand Canyon
The North Rim’s Cape Royal its noble companion parapet in Arizona. Thrust far above the immense luminous space of the canyon, this natural arch overlooks the big bend where the canyon turns west, carving ever deeper into the heart of the Kaibab Plateau.
Red-and-yellow cliffs march across bays and escarpments for mile after astounding mile. The southern horizon is the South Rim, nine miles away and almost a thousand feet lower. Adding to its appeal, the North Rim is forested,
wildflower strewn, and pleasantly cooler in summer than the South Rim.
This is a prime spot to watch cloud formations sail across the void, but beware of thunderstorms.
