It turns out that romantic couples love to put love locks on the fences surrounding the Grand Canyon. The idea is that their love will be as strong as the lock that symbolizes it. However, not only do these locks not last long, but they are also littering the park and pose harm to the wildlife living there.

Grand Canyon National Park recently issued a plea to romantic couples to stop putting love locks on Grand Canyon fences. According to a post shared on the park’s official Facebook account, the couples have a habit of throwing away the key into the canyon. These keys can attract the attention of condors, who end up eating them.

“Condors are not meant to digest metal and many times cannot pass these objects,” it says in the post.

As part of the post, the Grand Canyon National Park social media team also attached an X-ray image of a condor who had a key from a love lock stuck in his digestive tract and needed to be operated because of that. 

“Do your part to not contribute to these bad habits and inform others of what can happen to the wildlife if these behaviors continue,” the post concludes.

So next time you take a romantic trip to Grand Canyon National Park, make sure to be respectful to nature. Instead of placing a love lock on a fence, simply take a photo with your partner. It will last longer.  

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Antelope Canyon

One of Arizona’s most Instagram-friendly spots, this sandstone slot canyon is photographers’ dream. It’s truly a sight to behold thanks to its curvy angles and light shafts, and you should make sure to explore both the upper and lower Antelope Canyon during your visit.

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Monument Valley

Located within the territory of the Navajo Nation Reservation on the Arizona–Utah border, Monument Valley is the most scenic natural wonder in both states. Its vibrant red color transformed it into a major tourist attraction, and it’s even been featured in countless movies and TV shows, especially classic westerns by John Ford and Sergio Leone.

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Coconino National Forest

If Monument Valley doesn’t satisfy your cravings for red sandstone mountains, head to Coconino National Forest. This wilderness and recreation area will win you over with its natural diversity, especially its famed red rocks and vast pine forests.

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Sedona

The small town of Sedona, just a couple of hours north of Phoenix, is best known for its stunning landscape. Red rocks rise high above the desert floor between buttes and canyon walls, with the surrounding area having lots of hiking trails that will let you explore.

Grand Canyon National Park

The most famous sight in all of Arizona is the Grand Canyon, and it too is accessible from Phoenix as a day trip option if you are just looking to see the canyon and maybe do a short hike. Take I-17 North from Phoenix, hop on I-40 West, and then exit onto Highway 64 which will take you north to the park.

Saguaro National Park

There is nothing more quintessentially Arizona than cacti, and Saguaro National Park is the best place to see massive versions of this plant. Near the city of Tucson an hour and a half south of the city, you can hike over 165 miles of trails and also go on paved roads if you want to see the sights from your car.

The post The Best Nature-Centric Day Trips from Phoenix, Arizona appeared first on Traveler Master.

The Grand Canyon

The majestic Grand Canyon offers a virtual tour that you can take from any point on Earth. Enjoy 360-degree photos and go on a virtual hike exploring the famous Phantom Ranch. You can even go on a rafting trip down the Colorado River!

Machu Picchu

You’re just a click away from exploring the most exciting ancient site in Peru. Visit the virtual tour here and check out this 15-century citadel and the llamas that live there.

Vatican City

Did you know that there’s a virtual tour of Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, famous for Renaissance frescos? This may be your only chance to see the Sistine Chapel when it’s empty on the inside because it’s typically packed with tourists. Feel free to zoom in to explore individual paintings.

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Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

The Grand Canyon is the most famous canyon in the world and is also considered the biggest. With over 5 million visitors a year, it is the second most visited National Park in America behind the Smoky Mountains.

There are many ways to experience this wonder of the world. Multi-day hikes into the canyon, helicopter tours, or rafting the Colorado River that carved out the canyon so many years ago are all great ways to explore the Grand Canyon.

No matter how long your visit is, watching the sunrise over the rim of the canyon is one of the coolest experiences in the world and is a must-see!

Fish River Canyon, Namibia, Africa

The second biggest canyon is also not a disappointment and is worth the trip if you ever find yourself in Southern Africa. While it is similar to the Grand Canyon in the sense that it is a desert, it has a unique shape and habitat.

While there are no day hikes allowed in the canyon, there are great views and trails along the rim. The popular Canyon Hike is open from April to September and can be done with a group in 4-8 days depending on how quick and far the group is going.

Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Located in the northeast section of South Africa, Blyde River Canyon is very close to Kruger National Park and a 5-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Known as the “greenest canyon in the world”, the views here are nothing like the first two. Although it is not close to as big, the views, wildlife, and colors make this canyon one of the hidden treasures of Africa. Waterfalls and rivers line the hiking trails and you will forget that you are in one of the biggest canyons in the world as you pass nature at its finest.

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The spectacular canyon created by erosion and by the flow of the Colorado River through the desert in which it is located has created a massive chasm in the Earth’s surface that extends for 277 miles and reaches a maximum depth of 6,093 feet.

If you are looking for a unique way to see the Grand Canyon and to gain a different perspective of its impressive scale, one of the best ways to do so is to go on a helicopter tour of the canyon.

There are helicopter tours that depart both from the south rim and the north rim of the canyon, each offering unique and different perspectives. If you find yourself on vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada, there are even longer tours that take you through the desert and to the canyon from Sin City.

Helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon have the advantage of giving visitors an up-close aerial perspective of the canyon that can’t be seen any other way.

Why is this? Helicopter tours are able to dip down close to the canyon at a level that airplanes cannot reach. This allows people to see the canyon from a unique perspective and to appreciate its true scale and depth.

The post Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon are an Unforgettable Experience appeared first on Traveler Master.

It turns out that romantic couples love to put love locks on the fences surrounding the Grand Canyon. The idea is that their love will be as strong as the lock that symbolizes it. However, not only do these locks not last long, but they are also littering the park and pose harm to the wildlife living there.

Grand Canyon National Park recently issued a plea to romantic couples to stop putting love locks on Grand Canyon fences. According to a post shared on the park’s official Facebook account, the couples have a habit of throwing away the key into the canyon. These keys can attract the attention of condors, who end up eating them.

“Condors are not meant to digest metal and many times cannot pass these objects,” it says in the post.

As part of the post, the Grand Canyon National Park social media team also attached an X-ray image of a condor who had a key from a love lock stuck in his digestive tract and needed to be operated because of that. 

“Do your part to not contribute to these bad habits and inform others of what can happen to the wildlife if these behaviors continue,” the post concludes.

So next time you take a romantic trip to Grand Canyon National Park, make sure to be respectful to nature. Instead of placing a love lock on a fence, simply take a photo with your partner. It will last longer.  

The post Grand Canyon National Park Wants You to Know That Love Locks are Not Okay appeared first on Traveler Master.

Antelope Canyon

One of Arizona’s most Instagram-friendly spots, this sandstone slot canyon is photographers’ dream. It’s truly a sight to behold thanks to its curvy angles and light shafts, and you should make sure to explore both the upper and lower Antelope Canyon during your visit.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Capture Arizona (@capturearizona)

Monument Valley

Located within the territory of the Navajo Nation Reservation on the Arizona–Utah border, Monument Valley is the most scenic natural wonder in both states. Its vibrant red color transformed it into a major tourist attraction, and it’s even been featured in countless movies and TV shows, especially classic westerns by John Ford and Sergio Leone.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by united states of america (@us_loverss)

Coconino National Forest

If Monument Valley doesn’t satisfy your cravings for red sandstone mountains, head to Coconino National Forest. This wilderness and recreation area will win you over with its natural diversity, especially its famed red rocks and vast pine forests.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by bluetropicvibes (@bluetropicvibes)

The post Grand Canyon Isn’t Arizona’s Only Breathtaking Natural Wonder appeared first on Traveler Master.

Sedona

The small town of Sedona, just a couple of hours north of Phoenix, is best known for its stunning landscape. Red rocks rise high above the desert floor between buttes and canyon walls, with the surrounding area having lots of hiking trails that will let you explore.

Grand Canyon National Park

The most famous sight in all of Arizona is the Grand Canyon, and it too is accessible from Phoenix as a day trip option if you are just looking to see the canyon and maybe do a short hike. Take I-17 North from Phoenix, hop on I-40 West, and then exit onto Highway 64 which will take you north to the park.

Saguaro National Park

There is nothing more quintessentially Arizona than cacti, and Saguaro National Park is the best place to see massive versions of this plant. Near the city of Tucson an hour and a half south of the city, you can hike over 165 miles of trails and also go on paved roads if you want to see the sights from your car.

The post The Best Nature-Centric Day Trips from Phoenix, Arizona appeared first on Traveler Master.

The Grand Canyon

The majestic Grand Canyon offers a virtual tour that you can take from any point on Earth. Enjoy 360-degree photos and go on a virtual hike exploring the famous Phantom Ranch. You can even go on a rafting trip down the Colorado River!

Machu Picchu

You’re just a click away from exploring the most exciting ancient site in Peru. Visit the virtual tour here and check out this 15-century citadel and the llamas that live there.

Vatican City

Did you know that there’s a virtual tour of Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, famous for Renaissance frescos? This may be your only chance to see the Sistine Chapel when it’s empty on the inside because it’s typically packed with tourists. Feel free to zoom in to explore individual paintings.

The post It’s Time to Take Virtual Vacations appeared first on Traveler Master.

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

The Grand Canyon is the most famous canyon in the world and is also considered the biggest. With over 5 million visitors a year, it is the second most visited National Park in America behind the Smoky Mountains.

There are many ways to experience this wonder of the world. Multi-day hikes into the canyon, helicopter tours, or rafting the Colorado River that carved out the canyon so many years ago are all great ways to explore the Grand Canyon.

No matter how long your visit is, watching the sunrise over the rim of the canyon is one of the coolest experiences in the world and is a must-see!

Fish River Canyon, Namibia, Africa

The second biggest canyon is also not a disappointment and is worth the trip if you ever find yourself in Southern Africa. While it is similar to the Grand Canyon in the sense that it is a desert, it has a unique shape and habitat.

While there are no day hikes allowed in the canyon, there are great views and trails along the rim. The popular Canyon Hike is open from April to September and can be done with a group in 4-8 days depending on how quick and far the group is going.

Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Located in the northeast section of South Africa, Blyde River Canyon is very close to Kruger National Park and a 5-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Known as the “greenest canyon in the world”, the views here are nothing like the first two. Although it is not close to as big, the views, wildlife, and colors make this canyon one of the hidden treasures of Africa. Waterfalls and rivers line the hiking trails and you will forget that you are in one of the biggest canyons in the world as you pass nature at its finest.

The post Visit One of the Three Biggest Canyons in the World appeared first on Traveler Master.

The spectacular canyon created by erosion and by the flow of the Colorado River through the desert in which it is located has created a massive chasm in the Earth’s surface that extends for 277 miles and reaches a maximum depth of 6,093 feet.

If you are looking for a unique way to see the Grand Canyon and to gain a different perspective of its impressive scale, one of the best ways to do so is to go on a helicopter tour of the canyon.

There are helicopter tours that depart both from the south rim and the north rim of the canyon, each offering unique and different perspectives. If you find yourself on vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada, there are even longer tours that take you through the desert and to the canyon from Sin City.

Helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon have the advantage of giving visitors an up-close aerial perspective of the canyon that can’t be seen any other way.

Why is this? Helicopter tours are able to dip down close to the canyon at a level that airplanes cannot reach. This allows people to see the canyon from a unique perspective and to appreciate its true scale and depth.

The post Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon are an Unforgettable Experience appeared first on Traveler Master.