Several condors have been released in the Vermilion Cliff area. It is halfway between Jacob Lake and Marble Canyon on the north side of the road. This interpretive site displays information about the Dominguez and Escalante Expedition in 1776 along the Arizona Strip. The next stop is Marble Canyon. The historic Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon has been converted to a pedestrian bridge.
Visitors can walk the distance of the old bridge and take in the breathtaking views.
The bridge was completed in 1928 and pretty much ended the use of Lee s Ferry as a river crossing. Then 89A turns south and continues into the Navajo Indian Reservation to Bitter Springs where the scenic drive ends. This scenic drive is often taken in reverse when heading from either Tucson or Phoenix up to Flagstaff. Then continue past Flagstaff on U.S. Highway 89 on up to Bitter Springs. It doesn t matter which direction you take the drive it will be well worth your time.