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Winter Guide to the Grand Canyon South Rim
Update Dec. 20, 2021 The Grand Canyon National Park is a wonderful place to go visit, and while many people prefer to visit in the warmer months of the year, winter offers an incredible perspective of the monument that summer visitors may never experience. Visiting the park during winter allows you to enjoy the Grand […]
Grand Canyon: South Rim vs. North Rim
Each year, more than 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon which consists of the South Rim and the North Rim. Most people see this majestic wonder from its South Rim.
6 Family Friendly Activities at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Traveling with kids puts families in an interesting position. While most parents want to give their children experiences, they will never forget, if they’re being honest with themselves, going anywhere with kids can be difficult. Let alone, going to Grand Canyon National Park where your primary goal is to keep your children away from the gigantic […]
Getting ready for technical rescue training at Grand Canyon’s South Rim
An artificial high directional (tripod) is used on the upper edge during a technical rescue training on Grand Canyon’s South Rim Dec. 13, 2018. Grand Canyon Park’s Emergency Services perform technical rescues in all types of conditions provided the environment is safe for both everyone involved (e.g. staff, patient, etc).
Road Improvements for the South Rim Enter Phase 2 on Sunday
The next phase of road improvements within the South Rim area of the Grand Canyon are set to take place at the start of next week. Tourists should be aware that the South Rim roads improvement project is expected to fully close several intersections to and from Grand Canyon Village starting on Sunday. Visitors and […]
Two new Pink Jeep Tours Introduced for Grand Canyon South Rim
The Grand Canyon Visitor Center is proud to be home to Pink Jeep Tours at the Grand Canyon South Rim. They offer incredible once-in-a-lifetime tours. Pink Jeep Tours have a history of providing Grand Canyon tours that educate, inspire and delight their guests of all ages. This fall, visitors have more options than ever for […]
The Reopening of a South Rim Highway and the Purpose of Controlled Fires
A previously closed highway connecting Flagstaff with the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim has been reopened. A 12-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 180 north of Flagstaff was closed due to heavy smoke causing low visibility in the area. The smoke was due to a prescribed burn of the national forest. Fire officials do these […]
Reasons to Raft the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Hiking the Grand Canyon trails is a wonderful experience, however some of you might want a little bit more adventure during your vacation. While walking during the hot Grand Canyon weather in the summer isn’t easy and there is plenty to see during a hike, you’re still not getting the full Grand Canyon tour. If […]
18 Inches of Snow Fall on the South Rim
2016 began with a big white wallop for the Grand Canyon as a series of heavy storms dumped about 18 inches of snow on the South Rim between January 4 and January 8. Flagstaff was hit with double that amount—a total of 36 inches of snow fell there. The period of heaviest snowfall in the […]
El Tovar Hotel at the South Rim: Offering Elegance for 100 Years
One hundred years after opening its doors, the world-class El Tovar Hotel remains one the most famous landmarks at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Visitors continue to be fascinated by this beautiful, historic, limestone-and-pine structure, which has accommodated guests since 1905. The El Tovar was designed by Chicago architect Charles Frederick Whittlesey as […]
New Contract for Development at Grand Canyon’s South Rim
The National Park Service (NPS) announced in September 2015 that it had awarded a contract worth approximately $1 billion to Xanterra South Rim LLC to develop new mobile food trucks, updated lodges, and possible valet services for visitors at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. The terms of the contract were to be fulfilled over a […]
Grand Canyon Rethinking South Rim Artist in Residency Program
The area surrounding the Grand Canyon is home to as many wonders as the canyon itself, thanks in no small part to the various park-driven programs, tours, and events. One such program, the South Rim’s Artist in Residence program has seen a wide assortment of different artists, each presenting new ideas and expressing those ideas […]
Bricolage Artist Polly Law to Seek Inspiration at South Rim
Art is a broad spectrum, and because no two people fall at exactly the same point on that spectrum, there are as many art styles as there are people. A unique artist with an interesting take on physical media, Polly Law, is visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim this fall to find inspiration for her […]
South Rim Grand Canyon 2013 Winter Guide
Here’s a list of a few things to do in the Grand Canyon December 1st 2013 through February 28, 2014
Plant Materials Center Restores South Rim’s Native Plants
There are more than 1,500 known species of vascular plants, 167 species of fungi, and 64 species of moss found in Grand Canyon National Park.
Where to Eat? Dining at the South Rim – Grand Canyon Restaurants
Grand Canyon National Park visitors come for the great views, but many of them stay for the great food. Throughout the South Rim Grand Canyon, a wide selection of restaurants offer delightful dining after a long day of exploring one of the world’s great wonders.
From Obama Touting Tourism to The Oldest Building on the South Rim, Here’s What You Might Have Missed This Week
It’s Friday! We hope you have a fantastic weekend, but first, have a look at our roundup of this week’s Top Tweets.
Grand Canyon Things to Do | Sightseeing South Rim Taki, Grandview, Moran, Point
The Grand Canyon features a diverse and majestic geological extravaganza. It stretches for 277 miles, measures from four to 18 miles in width, and averages a mile in depth.
Testimonial: IMAX at the Grand Canyon South Rim adds to Family Vacation
My mother and father had been to the Grand Canyon several times and had been encouraging me to go for years.
Grand Canyon North Rim Opens May 15
The Grand Canyon South Rim is well known as the definitive Grand Canyon vacation destination for those looking for a life changing experience. The lesser known and lesser visited Grand Canyon North Rim has a shorter season but still has its charms. For one, it captures about only 10% of Grand Canyon visitors so it […]
Grand Canyon North Rim Seasonal Reduced Services Begins
The Grand Canyon North Rim is open from dawn-to-dusk day use only in November. The Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim Visitor Center, and campground are currently closed for the winter. They will reopen on May 15, 2022. Visiting the North Rim in November requires planning and an understanding that services are limited. Visitors should bring […]
Grand Canyon’s North Rim Begins the Annual Process of Winterizing their Services
It’s that time again. The end of October marks the official end of another summer at the Grand Canyon.This means that as the sun sets on Arizona on the 31 st , it also sets on the North Rim of the Grand Canyonfor another year. Arizona is known for having beautiful weather until early November. […]
Rumble on the Rim: Free Event Celebrating the Native Connection to the Grand Canyon is a Success
The Indigenous people have called the Grand Canyon home for a millennium. While theGrand Canyon celebrates one-hundred years as a National Park, local tribes added tothe celebration with presenting the “Rumble on the Rim” event. This awesome display of culture and passion for the beauty that surrounds us focusedon the Indigenous history of the Grand […]