Grand Canyon Features

Grand Canyon Features

• Take Another Route
  

  Avoid road rage by choosing a different route to the South Rim, foregoing the traditional highways 64 and U.S. 180 from Flagstaff. Take U.S. 89... read more

• Skip the South Rim
  

  Although the North Rim is just 10 mi across from the South Rim, the trip to get there by car is a five-hour drive of 215 mi. At first it might... read more

• Ride the Rails
  

  Grand Canyon Railway. There is no need to deal with all of the other drivers racing to the South Rim. Sit back and relax in the comfy train cars... read more

• Before You Go
  

  Keep in mind that seats fill up fast due to the restricted number of visitors allowed on the river each season by the National Park Service... read more

• What to Expect
  

  White-water rafting still offers all the excitement of those early days—without the danger and discomfort. Most trips begin at Lees Ferry... read more

• Top Reasons to Go to Grand Canyon
  

  Its status: This is one of those places where you really want to say, "Been there, done that!"... read more

• Tips for Avoiding Grand Canyon Crowds
  

  It's hard to commune with nature while you're searching for a parking place, dodging video cameras, and stepping away from strollers. However... read more

• White-Water Rafting at the Grand Canyon
  

  So you're ready to tackle the churning white water of the Colorado River as it rumbles and hisses its way through the Grand Canyon? Well, you're... read more

• Grand Canyon Park Insider: Chuck Wahler
  

  When Chuck Wahler tells people to "take a hike," he means it in the most helpful, encouraging sense. A longtime employee at Grand Canyon National... read more

• Freebies at the Grand Canyon
  

  While you're here, be sure to take advantage of the many complementary services offered at Grand Canyon National Park.... read more

• Flora and Fauna of the Grand Canyon
  

  Eighty-nine mammal species inhabit Grand Canyon National Park, as well as 355 species of birds, 56 kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and 17 kinds... read more