Grand Canyon Trips

The Grand Canyon is awe inspiring and should be seen in person to fully grasp its magnitude. Pictures just don’t do the Grand Canyon justice. It’s a great place to visit to take in the beauty of nature and be humbled by its overwhelming size.

The park can be quite busy in the peak seasons with the least crowded time being the months between November and February. The most popular destination is the South Rim. The South Rim has camping and lodging available by reservation and it is highly recommended to make them in advance. When making your reservation remember to identify the rim you are visiting.

The summer months at the Grand Canyon can be quite busy with day-use visors experiencing some parking problems and congestion.

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon sits on average about 7000 ft above sea level. while the North Rim sits a little higher at over 8000 ft above sea level. People with respiratory ailments or heart problems might experience difficulty breathing at this altitude.

The South Rim is open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day with services open all year long. The North Rim services are open from the middle of May to the middle of October. During the off-season the North Rim is available for day-use only with no services or over night facilities.

The fee to enter the Grand Canyon is $25 per private vehicle. The fee for entering the park by bicycle, foot, motorcycle or non-commercial group is $12.00 per person. Once you’ve paid for your admission it is good for seven days and includes both the South Rim and the North Rim.

Grand Canyon Tours

To find out more information about the Grand Canyon call the visitor information at (928) 638-7888 or visit the National Park Service Website.