Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

2 Albright Ave, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 86023

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The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River. It is considered a Wonder of the Natural World. Aside from casual sightseeing from the South Rim (averaging 7,000 feet [2,100 m] above sea level), rafting, hiking, running and helicopter tours are especially popular. Recently, the Hualapai Tribe opened the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk on their property, Grand Canyon West.

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The South Rim is the most popular area to visit; the North Rim is much less built up and closed during winter months. Make sure you enter the park from the correct side; it takes five hours to drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim Village. Thanks to the huge variation of altitude through the canyon, temperatures can shift vastly throughout the day, so dress accordingly. Finally, pack lots of water; the climate is dry and the elevation makes dehydration common during a hike.

Address: 2 Albright Ave, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 86023

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Phone: 928-638-7888
URL: http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Hours: Open 24 hours More Info
Price: Cars: $25; People entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or with non-commercial group: $12. Admission is for seven days and includes entrance to both the North and South Rum. More Info

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An amazing experience!

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I wouldn't recommend hiking down the canyon with little ones though. My son was 8 months and in a back pack so it wasnt too bad. but there are no side rails or anything and it's quite dangerous.

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Consider arranging your trip through a travel company rather than attempting to navigate on your own. The park is HUGE. Definitely plan for more than one day.

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