The Grand Canyon Skywalk has a soft opening ceremony lately and will be opened to the public on 28 Mar 07. The public could have a scenic view of the great Grand Canyon around it and which is also about 4,000 feet above the rock bottom of the canyon. Being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the USA government is developing certain areas for tourism purposes.
For US$25 plus other fees, up to 120 people at a time will be able to look down to the canyon floor.
This particular piece of Skywalk was built on Hualapai Indian Revervation land, which has been allowed by the tribe itself. After considering the fact that a third of the tribe's 2,200 members are still living in poverty, the tribal government decided it needs the tourism dollars.
Construction crews spent two years building the walkway. They drilled steel anchors 46 feet into the limestone rim to hold the deck in place. 
Last of all, you definitely require the Indian tribe's blessing as you are trespassing their ancestors' land. (source: AP via Yahoo News!)
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