The Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona, which is about 30 miles west of Flagstaff, just off Interstate 40. The train travels almost due north to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.The train departs Grand Canyon Depot each afternoon for the return trip to the Williams Depot. How much does the […]

Geological activity and erosion by the Colorado River created the Grand Canyon as we know it today. It is one of the most studied landscapes in the world, with extensive fossil records, a multitude of geologic features and rich archeological history. Why is the Grand Canyon so special? Grand Canyon is considered one of the […]

Yes, You Can Visit the Grand Canyon in Winter (Plus Info for Visiting in 2021/22) Winter is sometimes called the “secret season” at the Grand Canyon. It’s the season when the skies are the clearest, the temperatures are the coolest, and the tourist numbers are at the lowest – meaning it’s an excellent time to […]

An ocean started to return to the Grand Canyon area from the west about 550 million years ago. As its shoreline moved east, the ocean began to concurrently deposit the three formations of the Tonto Group. Was the Grand Canyon once filled with water? Really. If you poured all the river water on Earth into […]

Depth (feet) of the Black Canyon at Warner Point. That’s impressive, but not by comparison to the true monsters. Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America, is 7,913 feet deep at Hedevil Point (on the Idaho side). The Grand Canyon averages about 5,000 feet deep. What is the deepest canyon in America? Hells CanyonHells […]

Mule deer are common throughout Grand Canyon National Park and throughout the western half of North America for that matter. Mule deer get their name from their mule-like ears. Visitors will see mule deer along the hiking trails and the rim, and throughout much of their travels during a Grand Canyon vacation. Are there mule […]

Grand Canyon South Rim. Grand Canyon South Rim is most frequently chosen by first-time visitors to the area not only for its beautiful views, but for its abundance of visitor services and family-oriented activities. The South Rim is open year-round. Where is the main part of the Grand Canyon? ArizonaWhere is Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon […]

However, the erosional processes that originally formed the Grand Canyon are still active today as the Colorado River and its tributaries slowly cut deeper into the canyon.In the western Grand Canyon hundreds of volcanic eruptions occurred over the past two million years. Is the Grand Canyon still evolving? Finally, beginning just 5-6 million years ago, […]

An Oregon hiker has become the 18th person to die in the Grand Canyon this year after he fell 50 feet during a trip there, the National Park Service says. David Colburn fell to his death Saturday while hiking a narrow slot in the Grand Canyon. How many people have fallen into the Grand Canyon? […]

Restrictions: 7 or 10 year age limit, depending on trip. 200 lb/94 kg or 220 lb/102 kg weight limit, depending on trip. What is the weight limit to ride a donkey at the Grand Canyon? North Rim Mule Rides Type of Ride Cost Weight limit One-Hour Rim Ride $50 220 lbs Three Hour Rim Ride […]

Grand Canyon National Park has permanently suspended permitting the scattering of human cremains (ashes) within the park. The park’s Special Use Permit (SUP) program is no longer issuing permits for ash scattering at Grand Canyon. Can I have my ashes scattered in a national park? Cremated remains can be scattered in most national parks and […]

Offering rim to rim hiking, mule rides, and whitewater rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is a hugely popular national park destination. Offering rim to rim hiking, donkey rides, and whitewater rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is a hugely popular national park destination. What is the Grand Canyon National Park famous for? Grand Canyon is considered […]

The Grand Canyon is grand enough on its own, but if you have extra time there you really can’t leave without uncovering its hidden gems. From secret hideaways to little-known spots that are picture perfect, these are nature’s finest showings at the Grand Canyon. Can you stay down in the Grand Canyon? Staying Overnight Phantom […]

A stunning turquoise creek leads through an Indian reservation to the Grand Canyon. You can swim or kayak in it to the canyon. Where can you swim in the Grand Canyon? Upper and Lower Navajo Falls are a good place to start your swimming experience. Neither are as crowded as the other falls in the […]

The Grand Canyon region has been home to humans for more than 13,000 years. The Ancestral Puebloan people have lived in and around the canyon for several thousand years, leaving behind dwellings, garden sites, food storage areas, and artifacts. Modern tribes still consider Grand Canyon their homeland. Do tribes still live in the Grand Canyon? […]