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New Grand Canyon Sky Walk:

http://tinyurl.com/75coy

* Scheduled to open Jan. 1, 2006 Hualapai Indian Reservation

* Juts about 70 feet into the canyon, 4000 ft above the Colorado River

* Will accommodate 120 people comfortably

* Built with more than a million pounds of steel beams, and includes
dampeners that minimize the structure's vibration.

* Designed to hold 72 million pounds, withstand an 8.0 magnitude
earthquake 50 miles away, and withstand winds in excess of 100 mph. The
skywalk will be capable of supporting the weight of 72 fully-loaded 747
jetliners. That's a message the tribe will want to get out so they can
talk people into taking that little stroll out over the canyon.

* The walkway has a glass bottom and sides...four inches thick.

* $25. a stroll?

Will you be crawling on your hands and knees? This may help:

Understand Depends will be available at the concession stand.

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