February 1, 2013

Google Maps introduces hike into the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved...
The Grand Canyon
A few months back, Google Maps made the journey into the Grand Canyon, filming the hike along the way. Below is the link to the site where you can take the virtual hike. It takes a little practice to maneuver along the trail, but the scenery is well worth the effort.
 
Fortunately, it doesn't come close to the real thing, but it is pretty cool.

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/exploring-grand-canyon-on-google-maps.html#!/2013/01/exploring-grand-canyon-on-google-maps.html
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