The Grand Canyon West Rim sits on the Reservation of Hualapai Native Americans. It is a separate entity, ran by Hualapai tribal members. The area is located in the southwest region. A Hualapai package is available to be bought by tourist. There are interesting points, such as, Eagle Point, Guano Point, the Native American Village, Grand Canyon Skywalk and Hualapai Ranch.
The ‘People of the Tall Pines’ is the translation for the Hualapai which are native to the southwest. A Hualapai Reservation covers 108 miles with acreage over 1,000,000 that runs through the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. The Hualapai Tribe, has a population of around 2100 officially enrolled members, with just about half in Peach Springs, the capital for the Hualapai people.
The u-shaped skywalk, is a glass bottom bridge. The skywalk peeks out over the rim at about a 4,000 feet altitude. The skywalk weighs approximately 1.5 million pounds and supports 71 million pounds of weight. Tourist are not allowed to bring any personal items on the bridge. Booties must be worn for protection of the glass. Photographs can be taken and purchased from skywalk employees. All personal items must be placed in a locker.
Eagle Point is the home of an authentic, Native American Village, which has several tribal units, that can be seen on a walking tour. Travelers can witness, first hand, different types of performances, with a few tribes. Crafts and jewelry that are made by hand are available for purchasing.
Guano Point has a vast, scenic view of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. The Hualapai Market, is an exchange, to meet, greet, and bargain with tribal members with regards to buying crafts and jewelry.
A Hualapai Ranch, is the ranch, which provides cowboy inspired entertainment such as, horseback riding, tomahawk toss, wagon rides, quick draw and rope training. The ranch is also available for overnight accommodations where you will be able to sit around a campfire and hear cowboy stories.
IF you are seeking a whitewater rafter adventure, you may want to visit, the Hualapai River Runners. This trip starts with the rapids of Colorado River and turns into a hike at Travertine Falls. A guide will talk about the cultural history of the Hualapai Nation. As you are sitting along the bank having some lunch, you will see some wildlife of the region. Your whitewater rafting adventure, will end with a helicopter ride, that will take you to the top of Grand Canyon West. The Hualapai lodge is a beginning point to start many adventures.
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