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and a picturesque outline of an Eagle formed by the walls of the Grand Canyon and Guano Point - Discovered in the 1930s, visitors tour an old mine and tram where local settlers used to obtain and transport guano (bat droppings) for fertilizer purposes. The western rim of the Grand Canyon, known as Grand Canyon West, includes over 100 miles of the Colorado River and is maintained by the Native American tribe, the Hualapai. Located just off of the Historic Route 66, this area attracts millions of visitors each year. Not only can you see this natural phenomenon, but you also get a dose of history, the legends and experiences told by the Hualapai people, who provide tours to guests every day. Since 2007, Grand Canyon West has provided travelers from around the world a new way to see Arizona; from 4,000 feet above the canyon floor, at the bottom of the canyon, and from the only oneday white water rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, which is celebrating 40 seasons strong this year. There is no experience grander than seeing one of the seven natural wonders of the world from a glass-bottomed bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the canyon floor. The Grand Canyon Skywalk sits high above the Colorado River and provides panoramic views you can't find anywhere else. While visiting Grand Canyon West, you can also enjoy two unique viewing points including: Eagle Point – Features a Native American village For overnight accommodations, guests can stay at the nearby Hualapai Ranch that sits near the rim of the Grand Canyon, where visitors call western-style cabins their homes away from home. The Ranch includes a historic general store, stagecoach, horses, and BBQ that has made the destination famous. Visitors can also enjoy 30 to 90 minute horseback rides along the canyon rim. Learn the ways of the cowboy including how to rope, quick draw, and tomahawk toss. End the evening with some s'mores by the fire while