Grand Canyon deserves respect

I had seen the concept images, and never thought it would ever be built. When I saw the news tonight, I was shocked. They did built the so-called “sky walkâ€?. I have been to Grand Canyon’s both south and north rims couple of times, and every time I was mesmerized by the beauty of it. In my opinion, the construction violates the hallowed natural landscape of the canyon, which is central to the tribe’s creation myths. According to tradition, the Hualapai’s ancestors emerged from the plunging gorge; some elders believe their blood stained parts of it’s deep red. In spite of all that, I can’t understand how American Indians trade their sacred land to dollar! I recognize that this will create hundreds of jobs for tribal members on the sprawling pine-covered reservation, home to some 2,000 people, where poverty is rife and unemployment stands at about 50 percent. If this is the best we can do for the Hualapai Tribe, I think we are not trying hard enough.

The Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway, will offer you a straight-down view from more than 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor. It will extend 70 feet from the canyon rim and is located in an area owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe. It is set to open to the public on March 28th. Entrance to The Skywalk will cost $25 per person, in addition to the cost of a Grand Canyon West entrance package. Admittance is first come, first serve for walk up visitors, but people will be allowed to make reservations. A total of 120 people will be allowed on the bridge at one time.

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