To end the story, storms tried to form. I had more fun watching the people. Mather Point. Phantom Ranch at the bottom. Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.

Arrival at the canyon. Late to the show and everything is wet. That's ok.

Same storm as it crosses Wupatki.

Looking East at Sunset Crater. Might be time to go.

Yep. Flee.

Scarlet gilia

Story

The trip to the Grand Canyon yesterday, 8/9/2024 was for the purpose of trying to catch thunderstorms at night. The usual stops along the way. Sunset Crater/ Bonito Park, Wupatki. Storms forming the whole way up. But not much after dark. Bonito Park turned out to be the highlight. With a view of Sunset Crater to the East, and the San Francisco Peaks to the West, it is a great little spot. Tip, if you come out here at night you can watch the elk cross. Images follow.

South Rim Trail. Grand Canyon, Az.

Just a couple of hours ago. 8/9/2024. Spacex out of the west, people look at phones on Mather Point. Grand Canyon, Az.

Portable stoves ok.

Roundabout.

Tumbleweed.

Minutes ago. My other thing. Trimming the lavender and rosemary. Those pots in the back need to filled. What should go in them in Camp Verde, Az? I am asking. Tell me and it will be so.

Bonus coverage. Severe warned and causing flash flooding near Cherry, Az.

8/7/2024. Storm progression near Cherry, Az. Then...

Wet microburst.