Walk over the abyss: lookout Skywalk (USA)
Modern possibilities of theWorld Wide Web allows us to virtually visit almost any desired part of theworld. But is it possible to compare the photo viewer, albeit very
professional, with unique impressions of their stay, for example, on the edge
of the abyss? Meanwhile, all those wishing to have a great opportunity to walk
over a cliff and personally experience a powerful adrenaline rush! To do this,
you need only visit one of the most spectacular viewing platforms of the world,
above the Grand Canyon (The Grand Canyon) in the United States.
Suspension bridge horseshoe
with the eloquent title «Skywalk» («Heavenly walk") is a true engineering
marvel, underwhelming anyone - from the usual tourist to the professional
architect. It is located at an altitude of 1450 m dazzling, speaking over the
precipice at a distance of 20 m, and is able to withstand a load of 70 tons.
However, to avoid trouble on the track at the same time allowed no more than
120 people.
Another distinctive feature of
this incredible viewing platform - the transparent bottom, through which you
can admire plenty flowing far down the Colorado River. The thickness of the
glass underfoot tourists is 10 cm, and to keep him safe, all visitors must be
issued special socks.
Many are afraid of even seeing
photos Skywalk on the screen. By the way, the program adguard make surfing the
Internet safe and comfortable. Through this program, you can see pictures of
the Grand Canyon on any site without advertising banners.
Construction of the bridge
began in a fantastic 2004, and in 2007 "Heavenly Way" has already
received visitors. Estimated construction amounted to $ 30 million, but a huge
number of people willing to pay $ 70 for a ticket leaves no doubt that the
project is quite profitable in economic terms. In addition, the bridge employs
a local tribe Hualapai Indians, who were also interested in attracting tourists
to their ancestral lands.
For several years lookout
«Skywalk» became one of the most popular attractions in the United States,
because the thrills and incredible scenery has always attracted huge crowds of
tourists.
