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The beginning of the summer season was not as smooth as officials (and tourists) visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon had hoped it would be. Even by May 2019, the wintery weather wasn’t quite ready to release its icy grip on the Grand Canyon. This resulted in a rockslide which broke the North […]
Out with the old and in with the new… That seems like an idiom that is echoed throughout every aspect of our society. Yet, sometimes, for safety, age, and even aesthetics, having fresh options can be a good thing. At least, that is the common theme coming from the Maswik South lodging complex as the […]
Three Woodstock residents had a dream and November 2018 was the time these three friends decided to live it out. Rob Mecklenburg, Brad Woodsen, and Mike Kyezer had always had an urge to take on an adventure. Through their training and their location aspirations, the men settled on hiking the South Kaibab Trail down into […]
A strike of lightning on July 24, 2018, ignited a wildfire that ravaged eighteen-square-miles. The course of the blaze burned through almost all the fuel in the containment area on the Walhalla Plateau. The fire raged for three weeks. Due to the wind and the dry conditions, the perfect storm was created throughout the area. […]
A lightning strike led to a wildfire that spread throughout the North Rim, despite firefighter’s best efforts to control it. As a result, many popular trails and roads throughout the Grand Canyon are currently closed. The Obi Fire began on July 21, in the Walhalla Plateau in the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. After battling the […]
This year is proving to be extremely dangerous for the iconic National park. A fire that started on July 21 raged through the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim. This fire eventually caused the closing of North Rim Vista and two other popular trails. Firefighters concluded that the fire was caused by a lightning strike, […]
June has been a rough month for visitors and locals alike, throughout the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. A pump malfunctioned in early June of 2018, causing the water shortage to reach a Level 2 water restriction. This meant that instead of people simply conserving water, the action was taken to control water usage. […]
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced that the highway to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Northern Arizona will close Tuesday December 4th for the season. Snow will not be cleared off the road to the North Rim. The highway reopens early May. The South Rim, home to the IMAX Theatre […]
Facilities at the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim (Not to be confused with Grand Canyon South RIm, home of the Visitor Center and IMAX Theatre) are reducing services past Sunday October 15th. The North Rim Visitor Center will be open intermittently from 9am to 3pm through October 31. From November 1 – November 30 […]
Grand Canyon National Park is taking advantage of the favorable weather forecast to initiate controlled, prescribed burns at the North Rim. The “Bright Angel Prescribed Fire,” as it’s called, will occur in a 387-acre area in a ponderosa pine/mixed conifer forest just outside the archaeological areas and historical sites by the North Rim. These controlled […]
One of the main roadways to the Grand Canyon trails in the North Rim is closed for the winter. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced today that a portion of State Route 67 will be closed about a half-mile south of its junction with US 89A at Jacob Lake. This means that the 43-mile-long highway […]
The Grand Canyon National Park is starting to shut down many of its activities and tourist attractions in the North Rim for the the winter season. The harsh, snowy weather makes visits to the North Rim riskier for tourists while also making it difficult for the park’s staff to keep conditions safe for visitors. However, […]
Concerns about climate change are often in the news, but the ways in which expected changes in climate might affect U.S. national parks and forests receives relatively little media coverage. A conservation group called the Grand Canyon Trust has addressed that deficiency by prominently releasing the first-ever scientific plan regarding climate change in the region […]
After its long winter closure, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is scheduled to reopen on May 15, with the return of all usual visitor services. On that day, the North Rim gate will be opened to the public at 7:30 AM. Other National Park Service business, including the visitor center, will begin operations […]
Each year, approximately half a million visitors trek to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to admire its majestic beauty or engage in recreational activities. By contrast, the canyon’s South Rim receives an average of 5 million visitors per year. Consequently, the North Rim is not as well understood as the South Rim, and […]
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced in November 2015 that the highway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon might be closed earlier than the scheduled date of December 1 if heavy snowfall occurs in the area before that time. The highway—State Route 67—is subject to heavy snow cover in fall and winter. The […]
Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park usually stick to the South Rim of the canyon, but both the canyon and the park itself have more to offer for the enterprising visitor. The South Rim has plenty to offer, and for many, its combination of family-friendly activities and accommodations are perfect, but for visitors that […]
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is seen by many as the more authentic experience. With larger available wilderness, more freedom, less scheduling, and fewer tourists, the North Rim is often the destination of choice for serious outdoorsman looking for a more challenging experience. Of course, the North Rim, like the South Rim, has […]
It’s no secret that the Grand Canyon is a great place for athletes to challenge themselves. Those seeking to truly push themselves to the limits can usually find what they’re looking for somewhere within the canyon itself or the surrounding park. There are hiking trails, challenging mountain biking trails, untamed wilderness, and the raging Colorado […]
It’s officially fall, and as the temperature starts dropping, many families are taking advantage of the more mild temperatures to go on a family vacation.
Too many superlatives come to mind when trying to describe the Grand Canyon. It has to be seen to be believed as photos just don’t do it justice. Seeing the Grand Canyon National Park is a must regardless of which entrance you visit through. But what most visitors don’t realize is that the less visited […]
A lightning-caused fire that started last Friday on the Grand Canyon North Rim had grown to more than 3,000 acres and was 30% contained by Wednesday, June 4.
The Grand Canyon North Rim will closed for the season, while the South remains open.
Grand Canyon mule rides are one of the best ways to see the Grand Canyon. Now, for the first time in more than 100 years, mule riders will be able to take in the spectacular scenery of the Grand Canyon National Park while traveling along the rim of the canyon.
Melanie Robinson from Grimsby, United Kingdom provides insight into a Grand Canyon Trip. Melanie shares perspective on the best Grand Canyon attractions and things to do in Grand Canyon. See some incredible photos of Grand Canyon South Rim and surrounding area too!
From Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? This history of the Grand Canyon has always intrigued me. Seeing how flat the painted desert and the mesa above the canyon is in contrast to the steep drop of the canyon walls and just […]
VISITING THE NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON As a place that is not visited as often as the South Rim, many tourists are unaware that the North Rim even exists as a tourist location. The vast differences between the 2 rims of the National Park are in stark contrast with each other and visitors […]
About: Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 928-638-7888 Description: SOUTH RIM. If you’re looking for a circuit of the best sights and overlooks in the Park for photography or simply to commit to memory this is probably your best bet. West and East routes allow for great scenic views, although the East branch is much longer […]
PLEASE NOTE: THE PARK VISITOR CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL MAY 4. IMAX VISITOR CENTER REMAINS OPEN.