Grand Canyon Wildlife
From reptiles to rodents, bighorn sheep to wolves and coyotes, the Grand Canyon is teeming with wildlife.
Bighorn Sheep & Deer
Mule deer are common throughout Grand Canyon National Park and throughout the western half of North America. Desert Bighorn Sheep are stocky sheep that are similar size to the mule deer. Read More...
Birds & Raptors
Falcons, owls and hawks are frequent fliers in Grand Canyon National Park region and Arizona. Read More...
Reptiles
There are approximately 47 reptile species that call the Grand Canyon home, including a variety of species of lizards. Iguanas inhabit this region, as do Gila monsters, chuckwallas, geckos and many others. Read More...
Wolves, Foxes, Coyotes, and Mountain Lions
Found throughout Arizona, the coyote is the state's most familiar animal. While mountain lions are solitary animals and bound to be elusive on your visit to the park. Read More...
Top Ten Things to do in Grand Canyon
1. Stand on the Grand Canyon Skywalk
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped walkway that extends almost 70 feet out into the Grand Canyon. Visitors on the Skywalk, which has a clear, 4-inch-thick glass bottom, peer over the railing, or down through their stance to see the Canyon and all of its 4,000 feet of vertical abyss. Read More...
2. Ride the Grand Canyon Railway
Adventure, sightseeing and history! If it’s adventure, sightseeing and history all rolled into one that you want on your Grand Canyon vacation, then Grand Canyon Railway is your answer. This is an unforgettable experience and will add much to your vacation to the Grand Canyon. Read More...
3. Go Hiking or Backpacking
Grand Canyon National Park, and the greater Grand Canyon region, is a hiker’s dream. Most of Grand Canyon National Park is undeveloped backcountry. There are literally hundreds of miles to hike and backpack and explore. Despite the Grand Canyon’s popularity and numbers of visitors each year, visitors only need to hike a small distance to enjoy some solitude. Read More...
4. Take a Scenic Drive
We think that a Grand Canyon vacation is America’s greatest road trip. It’s one big scenic drive. In fact, there are so many scenic drive opportunities it’s hard to limit our favorites. Read More...
5. Go on a Rafting Trip
One of the most exciting ways to experience the Grand Canyon is to float through it by way of raft on the Colorado River. Read More...
6. Spend a Night or More Camping
Camp under the stars in a tent, or at an RV Park. Read More...
8. Go Mountain Biking or Cycling
Log extra miles of breathtaking views. Read More...
9. Go Fishing in Grand Canyon Region
There’s nothing like standing in the river as its currents surround you and pass you by. The Grand Canyon region is full of world-class rivers that provide visitors with a great abundance and variety of fishing opportunities. Read More...
10. Take a Scenic Flight
Take a helicopter tour over The Grand Canyon for a unique and spectacular vantage of this vast, deep natural wonder. Read More...
