Hike the Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point in Grand Canyon
You have not experienced the Grand Canyon until you've hiked this unforgettable trail.
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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 cliff dwellings 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.
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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.
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Stay in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, then ride the train to the park.
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