Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is the biggest and most probably the most beautiful canyon in the world. It is situated in Arizona State. Grand Canyon is also a national park.

Copper Canyon

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Avon Gorge Canyon

A natural beauty in Bristol, England. Every year, millions of tourists come Avon Gorge to see both the beauty of canyon itself and Avon River.

Fish River Canyon

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Vikos Gorge Canyon

Vikos Gorge is a national park in Epirus, Greece. It is the natural habitat of many animals species and one of the marvels of nature. Vikos Gorge is the deepest canyon in the world.

Now, some Force followers have found that place, guided by those hints and synchronizing with the Force that flows with an unknown intensity and are willing to tell all Jedi so they can benefit too of this knowledge.

An Amazing Force Reservoir

Check most of the maps of the world, Spain is in the middle. Templars moved there and then disappeared. They found a place where, as I have told before, Force is extremely intense. This place is located in the middle of the Canyon of the River Lobos, a beautiful, peaceful and special place. Almost hidden in Soria (Spain) it has only two entrances, protected and controlled by two villages: Ucero and San Leonardo de Yagüe. Approximately in the middle of the Canyon, the reservoir is located. There Templars built a small church named to Saint Bartholomew, but it's clear that the building only focuses the Force from the reservoir, that's inside the Cave. Watched down up while entering, the image is like returning to a womb. Also, there is a Psychological Panic Wall that only blind or hypersensitive to Force people can trespass easily. Inside, it's told and are slight hints about; Templars meditated and explored the Force. Nowadays, this place is a Natural Park of Spain, so its environment is protected and maybe a must visit. Not much time ago, when Force was just called “Energy”, complex and deep research showed that the flow was really intense, like a spring or a river that spreads that “Energy” around the world. It's stupid to say that Spain is the centre of the world, because there are many other places where Force flows almost this intense too, but in Europe, there are very little places where this happens, just like Stonehenge. Here is an image of this gorgeous place: . Now let's talk about the two entrances to the canyon.

Ucero: The Lighthouse of the Canyon

Ucero, if you add to the beginning of the word an “L”, you get the word “Lucero”, that means beautiful star or light, it's the closest village to the Canyon, also, has the shortest way to the force spring. Walk around its streets and discover an obvious Templar origin, their symbols are all around, and an impressive castle on top of the cliffs guarding the Canyon and all accesses to it. If you walk close to the river, there in the park, you'll find Force running in the crystalline waters, where trouts swim and water lilies dance sweetly. Dusk and down are amazing everyday, the high calcite walls burn with colours and energy, boosting Force to the nearby villages, woods and fields. The access to the Canyon is done aside the Park House, then walk around 2 Km to the spring, following the river Lobos, clear waters, beautiful wood and an great calm to meditate and obtain a close relation with Force and own abilities.

San Leonardo de Yagüe: The Backdoor of the Canyon

This big village, almost a city, controls the access to the holiest entrance to the canyon, but in a way that don't give that impression of control. You can go both ways to Ucero or Santa Maria de las Hoyas, that is, to the Park House or the Seven Eyes Bridge. If you roam around the streets, you'll find at least 2 fonts with the Templars cross and if you are good viewer, the shape of its castle will show you that cross again, and inside the main church other symbols that they used. It can be said that St. Leonardo is the face that Templars showed to the world so they couldn't be identified. There is not much Force around, but when you lead to the Canyon following river Navaleno, its presence is increased, then when you reach the river Lobos and the Bridge, Force turns into an hypnotic feeling that force eyes and feet to follow the longest way into, around 8 km through the Canyon. In summer the river Lobos don't carry water at view but, down some meters below ground, it flows strong and its water is one of the purest water in the world.

Santa Maria de las Hoyas: The Secret Connection with the Reservoir

If you ever read Parsifal, you'll find the description of the castle where Grail was kept very accurate when you visit this village, following the road past the Seven Eyes Bridge, or from Ucero through a rural road where in the early morning you can find wild life like rabbits or deers. Maybe at first eye the village doesn't seem big or full of symbols, maybe because most of the buildings have been rebuilt; but don't worry, even if the castle is a bunch of rocks almost unidentifiable, or the river Lobos is invisible the energy that flows from it is amazing as the underground waters of the river comes straight from the Force spring, walk around the wood of pines back of the village till you find a hidden prairie, maybe you can find there some young men of the village practicing motocross, and their noise won't disturb the peace of the place, or if you are really lucky, you'll find there a Jedi woman, meditating, or practising archery or sword fighting, the only one around in miles, she'll love to chat with you about whatever you want. Not far from that prairie there is a font where many people goes because of its water, no wonder why, this water comes from the river Lobos and calms thirst and soul. Walking on the other side, where the castle or the small church are, there are lot of caves, fossils, and great place to meditate and watch the skies at night clearly. About these caves, called Hoyas (holes), there are some amazing ones, many of them has a lot of energy and are hints of Templars and Iberics (a tribe that shared Spain with Celts). It's told that inside the hill where the castle is lies a lake deep inside, and no one has reached it ever but few special persons… it may sound as a legend but considering the kind of terrain and some studies, that would be very possible…but from years and years nobody has seen it.

Advice

If you're thinking of visiting these places be sure what you want, be brave and your relation with Force will be stronger. Maybe that Jedi woman I can't remember her name now will offer to show those places, organise activities that makes better your relation with nature and Force, I saw her few times and she has smiles, patience, knowledge and an interesting life.

May the force be with you all.

To get to the Grand Canyon, travel to Phoenix, Arizona first. It is about a 4 hour drive from Central Phoenix to the South rim. The entrance fee to the Grand Canyon is $25 per vehicle to cover maintenance costs. However if you possess a National Parks Golden Eagle pass the cost is reduced.

Importance of the site

The fact that the Grand Canyon is listed as a World Heritage site means a lot to groups and governments involved. Conservationist groups major argument was that the parks wilderness aspect was being exterminated by visitors trampling carelessly and coming too often. The excessive visitors were causing lack of biodiversity. The Grand Canyon met all four requirements of UNESCO World heritage customs thus becoming a World Heritage Site.

Site Management

The US National Park Service managed the sight since 1919 as a National Park. This was before it became a World Heritage Site. There was a site management plan made in 1977 in accordance to the Environmental Policy act of 1969.

Characteristics of the site

This is a natural World Heritage site, not cultural as humans did not make it, the environment did. The sheer spectacular view would leave you speechless. The canyon is a world heritage sight as of 1979. It is revered for historical importance as it tells us history dating back millenniums. It helps in understanding of geological activity in the last 6 million years as nothing but the elements created it.

Location

Located in the state Arizona, in America the Grand Canyon shows millenniums of history. The abyss is nearly 1500m deep.

Climate

At the Grand Canyon the weather varies, and often the north rim and the south rim are different. The temperature can rise or drop dramatically, so be prepared for anything. Also, altitude sickness can occur due to being so high up. The South rim is 7000 feet above sea level, and the North rim is 8000 feet above sea level. At the south rim, June and July are the warmest however it is also the rainiest season. The coolest time is January, reaching down to -8c Celsius. The north rim is generally colder than the south, with the rainfall being higher and the temperature cooler.