Kaibab National Forest
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 as a fire tower, the 80ft Grandview Lookout Tower offers great views of the region for those willing and…
Must-see attractions in Grand Canyon Region
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Excellent view of the confluence of Monument Creek and the Colorado River, known as Granite Rapid. From here westward, the bicycle- and wheelchair…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Like Mary Colter's other canyon buildings, Lookout Studio was modeled after stone dwellings of the Southwest Pueblo American Indians. Made of rough-cut…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Maricopa, a 1.2-mile uphill walk from Grand Canyon Village along the Rim Trail, makes a lovely sunrise spot. Just east of here are the remains of the once…
Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Grand Canyon Region
This center on the west bank of the Colorado River has good background information on the region and the historic bridge. Look up – California condors are…
Navajo Village Heritage Center
Grand Canyon Region
The Grand Tour at this Navajo center offers a look at Navajo dwellings, a rug-weaving presentation and traditional Navajo storytelling, dancing and…
Grand Canyon National Park
This forgotten section of the North Rim takes some doing to get to, but once you're here, you may not want to leave. It's barren and desolate, and you won…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
This stop along the trail 0.9 miles below the rim on the South Kaibab trail, marked by a small sign and several massive boulders, makes an excellent spot…
Grand Canyon Region
This little air museum has a collection of about 40 vintage airplanes on display, most fully functional and in immaculate condition.
Grand Canyon National Park
A natural arch in the Kaibab limestone with killer views from on top.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
The arrival of the railroad in 1901 opened up the canyon to more and more tourists, and in 1905 John G Verkamp opened the Mission-style Verkamp’s Curios…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
More than 390 people are buried at the Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery; the lives of many of them, including the Kolb brothers, John Verkamp, Ralph Cameron…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
This train depot, designed by Francis Wilson and completed in 1910, was built nine years after the first train arrived in the Village from Williams. A…
Kaibab National Forest
Blanketed in wood chips, a trail leads through an open area where the deer roam free and gather eagerly around visitors whose outstretched hands are full…
National Geographic Visitor Center & IMAX Theater
Kaibab National Forest
Hourly, on the half hour, the IMAX theater here screens a terrific 34-minute film called Grand Canyon – The Hidden Secrets. This recommended film plunges…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Just west of Desert View and 22 miles east of Grand Canyon Village, these small ruins and museum examine the culture and lives of the Ancestral Puebloan…
Grand Canyon Region
In 1869 one-armed John Wesley Powell led the first Colorado River expedition through the Grand Canyon. This small museum displays memorabilia of early…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
With an excellent view of most of the Bright Angel Trail switchbacks, this is a good spot to watch hikers and mule trains ascending and descending the…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
The Abyss is a good place to see sheer canyon walls, with the sheer cliffs dropping 3000ft to the Redwall limestone below.
Kaibab National Forest
This endearing mom-and-pop museum offers a handful of displays highlighting Ash Fork's Route 66 history.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
One of a handful of picnic areas along Desert View Dr, Buggein sits about half-way along the scenic drive.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Pleasant picnic area with shade and tables but no canyon views.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Pleasant picnic area with shade and tables but no canyon views.
