Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon, Sedona & the Southwest
Dedicated to helping those planning a visit to Grand Canyon National Park and the Southwest. Whether you plan on hiking, backpacking, taking a mule, or a river trip, you’ll find information, tips, and resources that will make planning your trip much easier, safer, and a lot more fun!
Grand Canyon Weather
Weather varies dramatically between the South Rim and North Rim and the Inner Canyon due to the extreme differences in elevation. Visit Grand Canyon Weather to get links to various weather stations as well as a table for year-round averages for canyon locations.
Destination Quick Links
South Rim Lodging
Included are links to lodging, dining, and other services in the park as well as to the south in the towns of Tusayan and Valle. You’ll also find information on campgrounds, mule rides, and hiking.
North Rim Lodging
Included are links to lodging, dining, and other services on the rim as well as to the north of the park. You’ll also find information on campgrounds, mule rides, and hiking. The Toroweap area is also covered.
Phantom Ranch Lodging & Dining
Included here is information on Phantom Ranch lodging and dining. You’ll also find information on Bright Angel Campground, backcountry permits, and area hikes.
Sedona Information
Sedona information includes visitor centers, local chambers of commerce, required visitor passes, hiking information, official guide services., and other helpful information.
Canyon Posts
Hit the Trail Resumes with Limited Updates
Hit the Trail is coming back online but only with limited updates. It is simply too difficult to keep up with the latest information on what is open or closed with COVID raging across the state and the nation. And things are definitely going to get worse before they get …
Important Updates for Park
Silver Bridge (Hiker’s Bridge) Closed Until Further Notice The Silver Bridge which crosses the Colorado River is temporarily closed to hikers, effective immediately, due to structural safety concerns. At this point, there is no estimated time for repair. For those …
