Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon located in the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, is considered one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon is broken into various sections including the North and South Rims. The North Rim is the least visited of the Grand Canyon areas. The North Rim has two viewpoints toward the east which are reached by the side roads. One of the viewpoints is known as Point Imperial and is the highest in the park reaching an elevation of over 8,800 feet. This viewpoint overlooks an expansive portion of the Painted Desert and the Navajo Reservation. The second viewpoint is known as Cape Royal and has an elevation of 7,865 feet. The North Rim also includes a large meadow full of mule deer and wildlife.

The South Rim at the Grand Canyon offers the Canyon View Information Plaza. Here guests will find the visitor center (Canyon View Center), a large bookstore, and ample restrooms, all within a short walk of Mather Point. Because this facility was designed as the terminus for a mass transit system that is not yet operating, you cannot drive to it. Visitors can park their vehicle and ride the free shuttle or walk the short trail from Mather Point.