It’s Winter – And Hermit Road is Open!

“Where’s the Colorado River?” That is a common question you’ll hear around Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. Like a publicity-shy artist, the creator of the most wondrous sight in America remains hidden from those who look down from above. The Colorado River makes its first appearance to most visitors at Hopi Point, west … Read more

Questions to Ask Your Grand Canyon Tour Operator

When you make your living providing tours at a place that resides at the top of millions of people’s “bucket lists” you do business with a unique responsibility. Grand Canyon tour operators realize this. They want you to ask questions so you can put down your reservation deposit on your “trip of a lifetime” with … Read more

North Rim Sparkles Even When Closed

On December 1 – or earlier if Old Man Winter has already begun snorting and hissing – a wide, metal gate swings across Arizona Route 67 as it begins it 44-mile run south from U.S. 89A at Jacob Lake and the only paved access to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed. While … Read more

Bright Angel Lodge at Grand Canyon National Park

Those looking for a truly unique Grand Canyon vacation experience, but who may be less-than-thrilled at the prospect of camping outdoors, may want to consider the Bright Angel Lodge. It is located inside of Grand Canyon National Park, right on the rim of the Canyon itself and boasts a rich history which parallels the development … Read more

Traveling to the North Rim—How to Do It and Why You Should

Though it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and up to 6,000 feet deep, when most people say they are “going to the Grand Canyon” what they really mean is that they plan to visit the main area of Grand Canyon National Park at its South Rim, 60 miles north of Williams, … Read more