Links:

Grand Canyon Association - Grand Canyon Association is a private, non-profit organization that operates bookstores in Grand Canyon National Park and provides financial and program support to the park service at Grand Canyon National Park.

Maps of Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Advisor - Listing of lodges, attractions & airlines

Grand Canyon National Park Foundation - Information about the park and the opportunity to financially support it.

Grand Canyon National Park at Area Parks - More park information

Current & Forecasted Weather  Information

 

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The creation of the Grand Canyon began 80 million years ago when the Colorado Plateau was formed by the upheaval of the Earth's crust.  The Colorado River then carved the path through the Plateau creating the Grand Canyon.

The Canyon is 277 miles long and in some spots 17 miles across.  The base of the canyon is 4,500 feet below the south rim and 5,800 feet below the north rim.

As you look into the canyon, you can see the different colored layers of rock, each marking a period in the Earth's history from 250 million to 2 billion years ago. The best way to see the canyon, feel its massive size and see its different colors and forms is to walk below the rim, even if it is a short distance down one of the canyon's many trails.

The National Landscape Conservation System

How to Get There

To get to the South Rim from Flagstaff, Arizona take US 180 to the South Entrance or take US 89 to Cameron, then Arizona 64.

The South Rim is 77 miles from Flagstaff and 226 miles north of Phoenix.

To get to the North Rim, take Arizona 67 from Jacob Lake to the North Entrance. The two entrances are 215 miles apart by car or a 5-hour drive.  The North Rim is 82 miles from Kanab Utah and 45 miles from Jacob's Lake.

Airports:

• Grand Canyon Airport (south rim)
• Flagstaff
• Las Vegas
• Phoenix

When To Go:

The South Rim is open all year but the North Rim is only open from Mid-may to Mid-October.  Temperatures in the inner canyon can reach 118 degrees Fahrenheit and the preferred season to enjoy the park is Spring and Fall.