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 The
Grand Canyon is a gift to us from past generations.
Over 5 million visitors come each year to be
awed by its great beauty and humbled by its
size. Long before man arrived in history, these
majestic canyons stood witness to the passage
of time, untouched and undiscovered. Each of
us must share the same awe felt by that first
human who looked out over the vast chasm before
him. We are grateful that our forefathers saw
fit to set aside this great treasure for us
to enjoy and we willingly take responsibility
for preserving it for all future generations.
Whether you have a day or
several days to spend here, take time to enjoy
each view and each experience. You will come
away refreshed and alive by this rare encounter
with nature.
It takes about a day to see
each of the rims (South, North , and West).
The South Rim is easiest to get to and has the
largest share of visitors. It is open year round.
South Rim is the most developed area and has
splendid viewing points and walking trails.
A free shuttle bus service transports you to
different overlooks. If you are arriving from
the east or south, you can access the South
Rim from Flagstaff via Hwy 180 or Hwys 89/64.
If you are coming from the west, you can head
north toward the Canyon at Williams on Hwys
64/180.
 The
North Rim takes about 5 hours (210 miles) just
to get there from the south point. Travel from
Flagstaff on Hwy 89 to Alternate 89 through
Marble Canyon and the Vermillion Cliffs to Jacob
Lake, then down Hwy 67 to the North Rim. It
is 1000 feet higher, less developed than the
South Rim, and is ideal for the visitor who
wants open space and some especially scenic
rim overviews and day hikes.
The West Rim is intended as
a more primitive, undeveloped area. It has much
to offer the outdoorsman, geologist, ecologist,
photographer, and historian. For most people,
the West Rim will be a trip for a return vacation.
Especially Toroweap on the Northwest side, has
splendid views and unique canyon formations.
There are many way to travel
to and see the canyon: by car, motorcoach, Grand
Canyon Railway, airplane, helicopter, rafting,
hiking, mule trip, horseback—and combinations
of those. Guided tours are a great introduction
to the Canyon; you can see and do so much in
a short time. One thing is certain: a taste
of canyon adventure will make you want to return
again as soon as possible.
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a list of all tours you can book on this
web site please see our Tours
Summary page. Remember to book well
in advance, as popular tours fill up quickly. |
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