| What is it? |
The Grand Canyon is a 277-mile long, 18-mile wide, 1-mile deep canyon carved over millions of years by the Colorado River! |
| What makes it beautiful? |
So you think you’ve seen every possible picture of the Grand Canyon and figure you can’t possibly be wowed by something you’ve seen before. Then you walk through the wooded pathway and reach the edge of vastness, where the whole world drops away thousands of feet! You walk around, and the canyon puts on a new face every time you turn toward it. You descend inside, and you enter whole new worlds as grey dirt becomes red sand, as the plant life changes and you discover secret waterfalls and fern canyons!
That’s just a start when it comes to the thousands of beautiful experiences you can have at the Grand Canyon! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee and contribute toward trail and structural maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer at Grand Canyon National Park!
- Donate to the Grand Canyon Association!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
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| Where is this place? |
There are so many ways to access the Grand Canyon, but the two main visitor centers and trail access points are:
South Rim
- Grand Canyon Village
8 S Entrance Rd
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
North Rim
- Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge
South end of AZ-67, North Rim, AZ 86023
From Flagstaff: ~79mi (128km) — 1.4hrs
From Phoenix: ~220mi (355km) — 3.7hrs
From Tucson: ~345mi (556km) — 5.8hrs
From Yuma: ~349mi (562km) — 5.9hrs |
| When should I go? |
Views of the canyon are accessible all year ’round from the South Rim, but if you want to descend toward the river, go during mid spring or late fall, because temperatures from rim to river can vary a lot! Also, if you’re planning to hike all the way to the river and back, make sure you reserve a backcountry permit or room at Phantom Ranch up to a year in advance, especially if you’re visiting on a holiday weekend! |
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