Other Side of the Navajo Bridge
I was a bit surprised to realize how long the Navajo Bridge actually was. I thought it was just a matter of “only crossing the bridge” but the bridge is quite long. The fact that it was already quite hot was also playing a factor into this. But it is still a fairly long span to begin with. This also gives you an idea of the power of the Colorado River to be able to carve out a wide canyon such as this. I managed to make my way to the other end of the bridge and I saw that there is some kind of stone structure here. It is built like one of those structures which can be seen in pueblos. Apparently, this is the Navajo Bridge Interpretative Center.
Navajo Bridge Interpretative Center
Going in, it looks more like a souvenir shop than some kind of visitor center. It is air-conditioned though, probably the only place you can have it for miles. Once you are inside, you would quickly forget that you were in the middle of the desert. One could be tempted to just stay here but you would realize that you are actually in the middle of nowhere. I lingered a bit to enjoy the cool air but I didn’t really have the luxury to stay long. Besides, the car is also air-conditioned as well.
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