Neighboring Parks to the Grand Canyon

Visit Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, right in the heart of Flagstaff, and Homolovi State Park, just outside of Winslow.

Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwestern Colorado, is unique for its incredible history. Explore ruins built by ancient peoples.

Author Mikaela Ruland crawling through the 12 ft. long, 18" wide tunnel at Balcony House

There's more to do beyond the main attraction of touring ancient cliff ruins. Take a hike, gaze from a fire lookout or have dinner with a view.

While visiting the Grand Canyon, consider a stop at one of 7 state parks within a day's drive. See goblins, spires, sand dunes, and twisting rivers.

The Grand Canyon is a land of big lakes including Lake Mead, Lake Powell, and Lake Havasu.

Bryce Canyon National Park - Sunrise at the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater by Douglas Croft

Explore Bryce Canyon National Park's famous red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters. Then give back with the Dollar Check-Off Program at a local hotel.

Temple of the Sun column surrounded by hundreds of stalactites in the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a stunning place whether you’re a cave fanatic or never thought twice about one. Check out the Big Room.

Be in four states at one time at the Four Corners Monument.

Attractions at the Four Corners area - where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet - including many national parks and monuments.

Arch in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Situated in northern Arizona and southern Utah, Glen Canyon is a protected and managed designated recreational playground.

Slaughter Canyon Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

See world-class caves at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and dip in a natural swimming hole under a waterfall.

Formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the U.S. Star features are its 2 reservoirs: Lake Mead & Lake Mojave.

Lake Powell is so large it can be difficult to know how to navigate it to make the most of your time. Here are the top four things to do.

Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park. Photo by George H.H. Huey, Alamy, courtesy of Mesa Verde Country

Here are America's most intact cliff dwellings of ancient pueblo people including the famous Cliff House and Balcony House.

View from Hunts Mesa in Monument Valley at the Arizona-Utah border.

Located on the Arizona-Utah border near the Four Corners region lies sandstone buttes on an iconic stretch of land in the Navajo Indian Nation.

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument towering rock formations.

Experience the culture and history and wonder of the great state of Arizona by exploring other National Monuments. Parashant designated as having Flawless Skies from the International Dark Sky Association.