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By Candyce H. Stapen

Stroll part of the South Rim Trail.
Hike, if you can, even a small section of the inner canyon.
Catch the views of the canyon and the Painted Desert from the Watchtower.
Go on flightseeing trip above the canyon.
Raft the Colorado River.

Family Overview: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

By Candyce H. Stapen

No matter how many photographs you've admired or panoramic scenes you've imagined, Arizona's Grand Canyon will impress. The cliffs change color by the hour, the river swells with the rain, and the wildlife shifts with the seasons. During the day the canyon may appear as a series of wheat-colored pinnacles and ridges striated with pink and purple; at sunset, the diminishing light ripples across the rock layers, creating waves of deepening rose, magenta, and rust until the ridgeline fades to a thin, moonlit silhouette. The canyon stretches for more than 277 miles, averages ten miles in width, and has a depth of about one mile. This just might be the definition of grand. Read More

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Bright Angel Lodge

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., PO Box 699
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., PO Box 699
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
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Attractions

Junior Ranger Program

Visitor Center: Six miles north of the South Entrance
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: In less than a day kids will learn about nature, help preserve a National Park, and earn their... Read More

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Grand Canyon Field Institute

4 Tonto St.
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: You can always go it alone, but GCFI's knowledgeable instructors leave no fossil unturned, spilling... Read More

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Tusayan Ruin and Museum

South Rim
Three miles west of Desert Vie
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Some of the museum's most unique displays are split-twig figurines—willow and cottonwood twigs... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Grand Canyon

	Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport	170.2 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	181.3 map
Tucson International Airport	280.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Grand Canyon

	Distance (mi.)
Grand Canyon National Park Airport	7.4 map
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field	68.4 map
Saint George Municipal Airport	108.6 map

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Originating	From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$146

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Grand Canyon Rafting - 6-7 days
Western River Expeditions
from $2395, 7 days
In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this...
Grand Canyon Rafting - 3 days
Western River Expeditions
from $1120, 3 days
Your Grand Canyon vacation begins in the lower 100 miles of the canyon. Here, the Colorado River's famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit...
Havasupai: A Grand Canyon Oasis
Austin Lehman Adventures
from $1698, 5 days
Not many people know that nestled deep in the Grand Canyon is a hidden treasure: an oasis of lush, spring-fed pools, cascading waterfalls and dense vegetation. It's called Havasu. ......
Grand Canyon River & Ranch Adventure
Western River Expeditions
from $1500, 4 days
Before you begin your three day exploration of Grand Canyon, enjoy an overnight stay at Bar 10 Ranch on the Grand Canyon rim complete with horseback...
Grand Staircase: Wind & Water on the Colorado Plateau
O.A.R.S
from $4749, 12 days
Truly the most comprehensive exploration of the national parks of the Desert Southwest. In 12 days, we explore the scenic red rock mesas, spires,...