Monday 18 August 2008

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Grand Canyon glass Skywalk opens

Illustration of the finished Skywalk

The Grand Canyon's Skywalk has been inaugurated with hundreds of invited guests getting stunning views over the canyon through its glass walkway.Rising 4,000ft (1,220m) from the canyon's floor and 70ft (20m) beyond its rim, the Skywalk is being described as an engineering first.

Graphic: Grand Canyon skywalk

BBC NEWS World Americas Grand Canyon glass Skywalk opens