One of the most spectacular structures at Grand Canyon National Park is the Desert View Watchtower. While the east area and entrance to the park are currently closed for health and safety, this week’s episode of “Grand Canyon Moments” brings the watchtower to you. The Watchtower is a 70-foot tall circular stone structure designed to resemble similar American Indian sites found throughout the Colorado Plateau. Inside, five stories are connected by staircases that curve upward to spectacular 360-d

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