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Posted by Allan Chochinov | 13 Feb 2007
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We had blogged this back when it was just a concept, but now it's getting close. The structure has become, of course, the "Skywalk" (could've predicted that one), but not everyone's happy about it.
An engineering marvel or a colossal eyesore, depending on who is describing it, the horseshoe-shaped glass walkway will jut out 70 feet beyond the canyon's edge on the Hualapai Indian Reservation just west of Grand Canyon Village. Buttressed by 1 million pounds of steel and supporting 90 tons of tempered glass, the see-through deck will give visitors a breathtaking view of the canyon.
(Thanks to TorTor for the link.)
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This attraction will be very interesting. It will be interesting how it plays out.
The Hualapai should not commit the same sins that continue to occur all over the world, defacing one of the most pristine and awe-inspiring locations of the world with a tacky mass tourism installation. The Grand Canyon does not belong to a certain group of people who can mutilate it at will, but to the whole world as a UNESCO world heritate site. We should aim to protect it so future generations can enjoy the beauty of an untouched landscape.
I think this would be just fabulous to see. The url at iomass.com shows the skywalk location on Google Maps.