Until a few years ago this building was a sad-looking ruin. It has been nicely restored in the traditional style and is now home to a popular restaurant. (Yes, the chairs are all empty – but it is afternoon and the season has not really started yet.)
Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.