National Park · Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park
A mile-deep canyon, one of the wonders of the world
StateArizona
Best seasonSpring & fall (South Rim year-round)
Don’t missSunset from the South Rim
TerrainMile-deep layered canyon
The Grand Canyon is exactly as overwhelming as promised — a mile deep, layered in a billion-plus years of rock, with the Colorado River a thread at the bottom. The South Rim is open year-round; the higher North Rim is a summer-into-fall trip.
What to see
- Mather & Yavapai Points
- Bright Angel Trail
- Desert View Watchtower
- Hermit Road
- North Rim (seasonal)
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.