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For a steep-but-rewarding hike, take your time admiring the views and catching your breath on this 6-mile out and back.

Your guide to trekking between the rims of the world-famous Grand Canyon. Hike it in one day or backpack for multiple days.

Trailer Village RV Park is the only in-park RV park with full hookups and it's incredibly close to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Choose among these four endurance-testing adventures to really experience Grand Canyon National Park 

See eight national park sites on the breathtaking scenic road trip from the Grand Canyon to Arches to Zion.

A 2-hour drive from the Grand Canyon's South Rim, discover Sedona's off-the-beaten-path trails and magnificent art galleries.

Your adventure can be as crazy or mild as you want it to be. Choose water, land, train or foodie escapades.

Commercial airlines are in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Flagstaff, Arizona. Plus there is limited air service into the Grand Canyon Airport.

Explore this less-traveled route on the South Rim's western end by foot, bike, or shuttle. Hermit Road follows the rim for 8 miles with scenic overlooks.

An uncrowded national park east of the Grand Canyon

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.

In New Mexico, you’ll feel a connection between humans and the landscape that stretches back thousands of years.

You have not experienced the Grand Canyon until you've hiked this unforgettable trail.

With the elevation differences at the North Rim, South Rim and inner canyon, temperatures vary wildly.

Discover hot springs, ancient ruins and the Old West on this 1,284-mile road trip.

Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the canyon stretches an impressive 227 miles long and averages over ten miles wide.

Bring these items for a desert climate

At more than a century old, Grand Canyon National Park is an American icon. The dizzying depths, dancing light and the mighty Colorado River running through it make it a must-see destination, but more than beauty lends it to be the perfect RV road trip.

Experience this classic road trip stop filled with Route 66 lore and Americana.

Here's your ultimate guide to the Grand Canyon's recreation areas.

Do a puzzle, create some art, play a game or read a book.

Go with an Indigenous guide to tour one of the Southwest’s most photographed slot canyons.

Learn how to capture stunning night landscape pictures of the stars and Milky Way in this nine-part online photography course.

Surrounded by tribal land, Gallup is home to Native American artists and traders.

Experience the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited this enchanting landscape for more than 10,000 years.

See incredible archaeological sites beyond Mesa Verde, sip local wines and learn about Native American culture in southwestern Colorado

See Grand Canyon National Park through a local’s eyes with Pink Adventure Tours

The ultimate guide to rafting the Grand Canyon including how long it takes, whether you need a permit and how much it costs.

How to choose where to stay at Grand Canyon National Park.

Spread over several acres of ponderosa pine forest, the Maswik Lodge has a cafeteria, sports bar with a wide-screen TV, curio shop and a transportation/activities desk.

Upgrade your next national park road trip by booking a stay with Harvest Hosts at unique local producers nationwide.

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See the best of Mesa Verde in our action-packed two day itinerary.

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Don’t show up to Arches National Park during peak hours without your timed-entry pass from April 1 to October 31, 2023.

Explore the country’s best national parks in style in a camper van, trailer or RV.

Congratulations to our 2022 winner: Jennifer Kessler of Sandy Hook, Virginia. See previous winners at the bottom of the page.

Stay in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, then ride the train to the park.

Visit the South Rim in winter and you'll as though you have the park to yourself.

Explore the Grand Canyon with your camera from morning to evening.