Grand Canyon

This amazing, literally breathtaking, location is one of the best-known attractions in Arizona. The canyon is 277 miles long and at least a full mile deep. It is impossible to imagine the effect of the steep walls, rich colors, and swiftly flowing river combine to achieve. The Grand Canyon simply demands that it be experienced in person.

Most tourists enter through one of the entrances in Grand Canyon National Park. There are other ways to approach the canyon that are less well known, including one on the canyon’s western edge. The western edge is the location for the town of Supai and the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The Havasupai Falls draw visitors to the western edge each year. The South and North Rims are the more frequently visited locations.

Grand Canyon National Park has main entrances along the South Rim, near the cities of Flagstaff and Williams. This is the most tourist-friendly location. It houses Grand Canyon Village, with full service restaurants, laundry, banking, a general store, and many other amenities. The Grand Canyon Railway and regular shuttle busses operate out of this central location. Families with young children will enjoy the opportunity to explore rugged terrain, while still having all the services they need throughout the day.

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim is only accessible from May to October each year. Heavy snows and high elevation make this area dangerous for inexperienced travelers in the colder months. During the warmer months, Grand Canyon Lodge welcomes guests to immerse themselves in the history of the area. Those who desire solitude and a retreat from urban life will find exactly what they seek on the canyon’s North Rim.