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The Grand Canyon is a world famous vacation destination rich in history, nature, geology, archaeology, and art. Travelers are drawn by the spectacular scenery, the wealth of fun-filled activities and memorable sightseeing opportunities in Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon Tours

Get off the beaten track! A Grand Canyon tour by jeep, helicopter, balloon or plane is sure to add excitement to your visit. Vacation packages often feature a Grand Canyon air tour. Find out more about mule trips; Consider the fun of a Colorado river raft trip. And Canyon helicopter tours give you a bird's eye view.

Grand Canyon Hiking / Camping

There are easy trails with spectacular views, and challenging trails for experienced hikers.

Grand Canyon Lodging

Grand Canyon hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, and RV parks provide itineraries and amenities to make your Grand Canyon vacation extra special. Some offer additional services for weddings, meetings, conferences, and events.

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You can also search this site for Grand Canyon information and articles that will help you plan your Grand Canyon getaway.

Featured Grand Canyon Articles

Museum of Northern Arizona Presents Lost Dinosaur Exhibit
A once-in-a-lifetime find in 2000 by Museum of Northern Arizona paleontologists led to the discovery of the most complete therizinosaur skeleton ever found... (More...)

Arizona is Bat-Tastic!
Once a month, by the full moon, people gather at the Flagstaff Arboretum. There's nothing creepy going on here though, just a bunch of folks curious about the mysterious critters that live right... (More...)

Stories of the Colorado: John Wesley Powell
The Grand Canyon Gateway is proud to present "Stories of the Colorado," a series of short articles on different natural, cultural and historical aspects of the Colorado River. (More...)

El Tovar - Architecture In The Park
El Tovar is a large hotel built twenty feet from the very edge of the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The building's foundation is rubble masonry and concrete. The superstructure is of wood frame construction. The first floor is sheathed with log slab siding... (More...)

Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Grand Canyon
Bighorn sheep only stand 40 inches tall at the shoulder, but appear completely at ease with their place in the Canyon. They zip from ledge to ledge, seemingly oblivious of the potential for a disastrous fall... (More...)

The Black-tailed Jackrabbit - He's Got A Need For Speed
You'll most often see this desert resident in the early morning, frozen next to a sage bush, ears up, eyes wide. If you get too close, he'll launch into an impossibly long ... (More...)

Land of the Fuzzy and Free - The Wild Burros of Arizona
It was the mining and prospecting activity of the late 1800s that is probably responsible for most of Arizona's wild burro population today... (More...)

Thoughts on the Grand Canyon - the Easy Way
The Grand Canyon may well be the most accessible of the world's wonders... (More...)

The Flagstaff Arboretum Offers A Variety of Family-Friendly Exhibits and Programs For the Whole Family To Enjoy
There are an amazing array of activities, workshops, projects and interesting little get-togethers year round at the Arboretum in Flagstaff all in the name of enjoying... (More...)

Canyon de Chelly - The Heart of Navajo Country
Canyon de Chelly may be located at the far northeastern corner of the state of Arizona, but it's situated squarely in the heart of the social and spiritual history of the Navajo people... (More...)

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A Grand Vacation!

Since the days when Theodore Roosevelt declared that every American should see the Grand Canyon, the options for making that happen have expanded considerably. Bus tours, jeep tours, daylong jaunts to the canyon floor by helicopter, or epic treks on foot or by mule—these are just a few of the ways to explore the wonders of this national treasure. Read more...

Grand Canyon Tours

If you’re looking for a short day trip and a no-muss, no-fuss approach that lets you kick back, enjoy the scenery and let someone else handle logistics, Grand Canyon bus tours are a value-packed option. Most tours feature a guide who gives you background on the geology, biology and human history of the canyon and the Colorado plateau. As a bonus, tours originating in Las Vegas include a drive over Hoover Dam, and some spend time there to let guests learn about this marvel of engineering. Some even provide telescopes to let you spot cool details without having to clamber down a canyon trail. Read more...

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