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Grand Canyon Weather

Rainbow from Shoshone Point | Photo by Mike Buchheit

When most people think of Arizona, they think of heat, sand dunes, cactus, and rattlesnakes. Many do not realize that the only place you'll even find large concentrations of sand dunes in Arizona is near Yuma, right on the Arizona/California border! … Read more

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South Rim Visitor Center | Photo courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park Service - by Mike Quinn

You can download literature for planning your visit to the park directly from Grand Canyon's home page. The following documents are available there and will help you plan your trip here.The Trip Planner is an all around planner that includes … Read more

Phantom Ranch Lodging & Dining

Phantom Ranch 10-Person Cabin

This page is provided for information only. Please note that I am not associated in any way with Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (which operates Phantom Ranch Lodge), Grand Canyon National Park, or any of the other businesses and agencies listed … Read more

Trail News

South Rim Park Shuttle | Photo courtesy of National Park Service by Mike Quinn

Tusayan Shuttle Service Resumes

Grand Canyon National Park will once again offer shuttle bus service between the neighboring town of Tusayan and the park. Service will begin on May 12th and continue through September 17th, running at 15 minute intervals between 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM daily. Each day, the first bus will leave Tusayan at 8:00 AM from [...]

Mike’s Canyon Column

North Rim by Mike Buchheit

North Rim Open for Business

After a routine six month closure for winter, the North Rim officially opens on May 15. The “other side” historically gets a fraction of the visitation that the South Rim enjoys; but most agree that this is primarily a function of proximity to major highways and urban centers. There are great rewards for those willing [...]

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