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1. Bright Angel Trail
- One of the most popular things to do at Grand Canyon National Park is to hike this popular, highly-trafficked South Rim trail that starts just... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Full-day hikes on Bright Angel Trail are not recommended in the summertime. The trail receives plenty...
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2. South Kaibab Trail
- This steep, well-traveled South Rim trail is one of the most popular with day hikers and mule riders at Grand Canyon National Park. Many visitors... read more
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3. Rim Trail- South Rim
- The Rim Trail on the South Rim is one of the most popular things to do for visitors just arriving at Grand Canyon National Park. It's easy to see... read more
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4. Widforss Trail
This North Rim trail was named after Gunnar Widforss, an artist who worked, lived, and died here in the early 20th Century. If you're looking for...
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5. Mule Trips
- Grand Canyon National Park is more than panoramic views and outlook points. The Canyon is one-mile deep, and part of the fun of visiting the park... read more
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6. Havasupai Falls
- Hike down to the famed blue green waterfalls, home of the Havasupai people who have called the Grand Canyon home for the last 800 years. Or take... read more
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7. Tuweep/Toroweap Overlook
- Fearless canyon adventurers looking for the most dramatic overlooks at Grand Canyon National Park will want to make the trek to the North Rim to... read more
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8. River Trips
- One of the most exciting things to do at Grand Canyon National Park is to take a river rafting trip down the mighty Colorado River. Glide past... read more
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9. Yavapai Geology Museum
- The Yavapai Geology Museum is housed inside the historic Yavapai Observation Station, first dedicated in July 1928 and designed by Herbert C. Maier.... read more
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10. Grandview Trail
- The Grandview trail offers a challenging hike through steep, rocky terrain beginning on the South Rim. Experienced hikers should take this trail,... read more
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Of all the things to do at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most rewarding is simply staying still long enough to absorb the grandeur and sweep of this remarkable natural wonder. Once you've caught your breath, you'll want to explore the iconic lookout points, extensive trail system, visitor centers and, if you have time left over, the various tourist shops dedicated to regional Southwest kitsch you'll find outside the park gates. There is no shortage of things to do at the Grand Canyon, and depending on the season, weather, and amount of time you have to spend, your visit can be alternately exciting, relaxing, exhausting, or frustrating. Plan ahead to avoid stifling summer crowds and temperatures.
For classic Grand Canyon hiking, Bright Angel Trail, the park's most highly-trafficked path into the canyon, is used by both walkers and the park's famed mules. Don't let its popularity fool you into thinking this South Rim hike is a breeze: Bright Angel Trail can be quite strenuous and steep at times, and it will take nearly twice as long coming up than it did to hike down. But its accessibility and stunning views from the inner canyon make Bright Angel Trail a top park attraction.
For an exquisite taste of canyon solitude, we recommend making the trip to the remote, far less visited North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Toroweap Overlook, 3,000 feet above the Colorado River, is about 60 miles from nearby Fredonia, Arizona, and well worth the drive. A long drive down a rough and dusty road will reward you with sweeping, cliffside views at one of the most dramatic overlooks in the entire park.
To really get your blood pumping, reserve your spot on one of several commercial watercraft and take an unforgettable ride down the Colorado River.
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