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GETTING THEREHit the road to the Grand Canyon and the stunning attractions along the way.

Here are five of our all-time favorite road trips to the park.

UTAH PARKS EXTRAVAGANZAMiles 1,302Southern Utah offers some of the finest desert scenery in the world—and this loop hits all of the highlights, including all five of Utah’s national parks. Start in Salt Lake City before cruising south to Moab to tour Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Next stop: the expansive views and fantastic hiking trails of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. From there, swing back to Utah to explore Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks before ending in Salt Lake City.

SOUTHWEST HOT SPOTSMiles 522You could drive from Phoenix directly to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in three hours and 40 minutes. But you’d miss some of Arizona’s most fascinating communities and the adventures they offer. Farther north lie towns like Jerome, once a thriving copper mining town that’s become a haven for artists. Hike to a vortex in Sedona and then stop in Flagstaff, a vibrant university town where Pluto was discovered and great food awaits. As you drive from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, the soil turns red, hinting at what’s to come.

LAND OF ENCHANTMENTMiles 1,739Incredible art, scenery and culture combine to make this New Mexico route unforgettable. Begin in Las Cruces before heading to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and White Sands National Monument. From there, head north to Santa Fe and Taos. Hop on Hwy. 40, stopping at Acoma Pueblo built 1,000 years

ago. Then cruise into Arizona to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Take a different return route home, heading south and then east through Silver City, N.M., and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

HISTORIC ROUTE 66 Miles 2,448Explore the Americana that made Route 66 so legendary on this road trip of a lifetime. Start in Chicago and head west,

stopping to see such wonders as the world’s largest concentration of totem poles, a hotel composed of wigwams and the world’s largest themed mural. The longest uninterrupted stretch of Historic Route 66 lies in New Mexico and Arizona, so don’t miss Grants, Holbrook, Winslow and Flagstaff before heading to Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Continue to Peach Springs to raft the Grand Canyon and then to Grand Canyon West to walk on the Skywalk.

Head to Kingman for a taste of Route 66 lore (don’t miss Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner and the Arizona Route 66 Museum) before reaching the end point: the pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAGIC Miles 1,831Combine alpine scenery, hot springs and red-rock desert on this loop. Start in Denver to sample the Mile High City’s thriving food and art scene. Then

cruise to Rocky Mountain National Park to explore and then head to Glenwood Springs to soak in hot springs. Afterwards, head to Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde national parks. Visit Grand Canyon’s North Rim and/or South Rim. Head back to Denver via Durango, Colo., and take its famous train to Silverton and back. Then visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve near Alamosa.

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THE FOUR SIDES OF GRAND CANYON

Stretching across 1.2 million acres, Grand Canyon National Park is located in northern Arizona.

While people often refer to the park as one place, there are actually four distinct areas you can visit.

HAVASU FALLSThese breathtaking falls are not technically within Grand Canyon National Park’s boundaries. The falls are located on the Havasupai [meaning people of the blue-green waters] Indian Reservation and are not accessible by road. It's a long 10-mile hike or saddle ride down to the falls, eight of which are to the village of Supai and two more to the falls. You must have a permit and pay entrance fees and environmental use fees. Learn more at theofficialhavasupaitribe.com.

GRAND CANYON WESTLocated 250 miles west of the South Rim, Grand Canyon West is managed by the Hualapai tribe, not by the National Park Service. This means you cannot use your national park pass here. It’s home to the Skywalk, a glass-bottom, horseshoe-shaped bridge hanging over the Grand Canyon. The Hualapai offer Colorado River rafting trips and helicopter tours, as well as cultural experiences.

SOUTH RIMOpen year round, the South Rim is the most popular area of Grand Canyon National Park. It is 212 miles from the North Rim, and you can access it from two entrances. The closest town to the South Entrance is Tusayan, Ariz., and the closest to the East/Desert View Entrance is Cameron, Ariz. Filled with diverse lodging, camping and restaurant options, the South Rim is home to a variety of historic buildings that you can explore.

NORTH RIMPerched between 8,000 and 9,000 feet, Grand Canyon’s North Rim is located in northern Arizona 45 miles south of Jacob Lake via AZ 67. It’s composed of a mixed conifer forest and stands of aspen trees. Because it sits about 1,500 feet higher than the South Rim, it gets blanketed by snow and closes for winter. Open mid-May through mid-October, it’s less developed and less visited than its twin to the south, with only one lodge, the Grand Canyon Lodge.

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1CLIMB A TOWER

Take the shuttle east and climb Desert View Watchtower. As you walk up four flights of stairs to the top of the 70-foot

tower, check out the Hopi murals decorating the walls.

2FIND SOLITUDE

ON A BIKERent a bike at Bright Angel

Bicycles and ride Hermit Road, which is closed to all vehicle traffic,

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3DINE IN STYLE

Head to El Tovar Hotel, built in 1905 to eat an incredible breakfast in a rustic

but elegant setting. Breakfast is served from

6:30-10:45 a.m. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

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ICONIC TRAILHike down a portion of

Bright Angel Trail before it gets hot. This spectacular trail stretches 9.3 miles down the canyon, eventually

reaching the Colorado River.

5TOUR THE VILLAGE

Take a self-guided architectural tour of the South Rim's incredible

historic buildings. Start with Kolb Studio and

end at the Hopi House.

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SPECTACULAR SUNSETWatch the walls of the Grand Canyon

change colors as the sun begins to set.

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THE WILD GRAND CANYONYou’ll see more than incredible views when you visit the Grand Canyon.

Keep an eye out for these animals on the trails and soaring in the park skies.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELKIntroduced to Arizona in the early 1900s, elk made their way to Grand Canyon National Park and approximately 100 of them live there. Adult bull elk weigh up to 700 pounds, while adult females may weigh up to 500 pounds. They graze near Mather Campground and Grand Canyon Village but should never be approached. Their mating season is from late August through October. Listen for males bugling during this season.

RINGTAILAlthough it is the state mammal of Arizona and a common animal at the Grand Canyon, the ringtail is rarely seen by humans because it sleeps during the day and is active only at night. Ringtails have great hearing and eyesight for nighttime hunting. Their black and white-striped tails are used for balancing as well as distracting predators. They are solitary animals, except during mating season, and are timid toward humans.

ABERT’S SQUIRRELThe Grand Canyon has acted as a genetic barrier between Abert’s squirrels on the South Rim and Kaibab squirrels, a subspecies, on the North Rim. Both are recognizable by their gray fur, tufted ears and fluffy tail. They spend most of their lives in or around ponderosa pines, living high in the trees, eating cones, buds and sap and using twigs to make their nests.

BIGHORN SHEEPAdapted for the desert climate, bighorn sheep can be seen bounding up steep terrain and cliffs, thanks to their flexible, spongy hooves. They are the largest native animal in the park, and rams can weigh up to 250 pounds. Both males and females have horns, but ram horns are larger and more curved. Rams battle each other for dominance, butting their horns until one of them surrenders.

CALIFORNIA CONDORThe California condor, black with white spots under its wings and a bald head, is the largest bird in North America with a wingspan of 9.5 feet. Populations declined during the 20th century due to hunting, egg collection and lead poisoning, landing them on the endangered species list in 1967. Reintroduction efforts began in 1992 and today Grand Canyon is home to one of three wild condor populations.

LITTLE BROWN BATThese little creatures are one of the 22 bat species at the Grand Canyon. They are nocturnal and most active right after dusk and before dawn. Little brown bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquito-sized insects an hour, and at the Grand Canyon they can be found in ponderosa pines, cracks in cliffs, human structures and old mine caves. Unfortunately, their numbers are declining due to white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that can kill hibernating bats.

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INSIDER'S TIPS Every year, we help more than 800,000 travelers plan a Grand Canyon National Park vacation.

Here’s how to build your itinerary.

GRAND CANYON ENTRANCE FEES*Buy your pass at a park entrance station or at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center in Tusayan, Ariz. Purchase a digital pass online at recreation.gov or order a hard copy online at REI.com with no shipping costs.

$35 fee for a seven-day vehicle pass

$20 fee for walkers and cyclists for a seven-day pass

$70 cost of a Grand Canyon Annual Pass

$80 price of America the Beautiful annual pass for all national park sites

$80 one-time fee for the Senior Pass (citizens 62 and up)

$0 cost of a Military Pass (active military) and Access Pass (permanently disabled U.S. citizens)

*Fees subject to change

ONLINE Visit MyGrandCanyonPark.com to find out where to stay and what to do during your vacation. Interested in exploring other national parks? Check us out at NationalParkTrips.com.

WORKSHOPS Join us for our online and in-person National Park Photography Workshop series. With Tamron’s professional photographers, we offer instruction on how to take night skies, sunset and sunrise photos. Learn more at NationalParkTrips.com/workshops.

PACKING LIST Refillable water

bottles or a hydration system

Binoculars

Clothing layers to accommodate temperature fluctuations of 30-40degrees in one day

A sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Rain jacket

Sturdy hiking boots

Daypack

Learn more at MyGrandCanyonPark.com/park/what-to-pack.

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GLAMP AT UNDER CANVAS GRAND CANYON

Here are five reasons why you need to make a reservation.

1. SLEEP IN LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS NEAR THE PARKDoes falling asleep in luxurious linens in a kingsized bed with the quiet of a piñon and juniper forest and soft crackling of your wood stove sound dreamy? What about sipping gourmet coffee in the morning on your private deck? Welcome to vacation at Under Canvas’ Grand Canyon “glampground.” Near Valle, Ariz., south of Grand Canyon National Park, it’s the kind of place where non-campers find themselves completely enamored with tented living. From the moment you step into the West Elm-curated lobby tent, you realize luxury and the outdoors aren’t mutually exclusive. Choose between four different tent types, three of which are equipped with a king-sized mattress, luxury linens, an in-tent flushing toilet and an in-tent private shower equipped with organic EO soap products. If you stay in the more economical Safari tents, choose between a king bed or three twins. The communal bathrooms are steps away. Some tents have a “second bedroom” hive tent next door.

2. STAY MINUTES FROM POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BUT AWAY FROM CROWDSUnder Canvas’ glamping resort is minutes from Williams, making it easy to check off all the Route 66 tourist attractions on your list. Drive or take an excursion to Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim, filled with museums, visitor centers and

glorious overlooks. But first, stop in Tusayan just outside the park’s south entrance to watch the IMAX movie, “The Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets,” get your park passes and learn about the shuttle system and ranger tours. The national park is a popular tourist destination, but once you return to your tent at Under Canvas, you’ll feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle.

3. DISCONNECT FROM DEVICES AND CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILYUnder Canvas is more than a place to rest your head. It’s designed to encourage guests to stay off their phones and share experiences in the outdoors with those around them. For instance, there is no WiFi at the camp, an absence which Under Canvas staffers gleefully refer to as an “intentional inconvenience.” Instead, it offers board games, free yoga classes, live music and s’mores in the evening around a community fire pit. “It sets us apart from a standard hotel,” says Stephen Nelson, a guest experience manager for Under Canvas. “We like to send people off with lifelong memories.” Look for the chalkboard in the lobby tent every day for a list of complimentary on-site activities.

4. LEAVE BOOKING ACTIVITIES TO THE CONCIERGE SERVICEYou’ll avoid hours of research and the hassle of booking daily activities when you work with Under

Canvas’ guest experience coordinators. With their expert knowledge of the area and a list of vetted guiding companies, they’ll help you decide how best to spend your time. They can book everything from horseback riding and helicopter tours to guided hikes and whitewater rafting, either inside the national park or nearby.

5. AVOID LENGTHY RESTAURANT LINES Forget about battling the crowds for a seat in one of the bustling restaurants in Williams or Grand Canyon Village. At Under Canvas, you can enjoy delicious healthy breakfasts or dinners at the resort’s Embers Restaurant. The diverse dinner menu includes the Under Canvas Burger, Pan-Roasted Trout or the Superfood & Quinoa Salad. At breakfast, there’s something even the pickiest of eaters from French toast to breakfast burritos. If you’re planning on being in the Grand Canyon for the day, order a gourmet box lunch by 9 p.m. the night before you go for pick-up the following morning.

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Experience a unique, safari-style stay under the stars

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WHERE TO STAY Inside the park are eight different lodging options. They range from rustic

bunkhouses only accessible by foot to a grand historic lodge.

EL TOVAR HOTELOpened in 1905, El Tovar Hotel is the oldest, most elegant hotel on the South Rim. Designed by architect Charles Whittlesey, it has hosted visitors from all over the world, including President Theodore Roosevelt. It sits just feet from the Grand Canyon’s rim and has 78 rooms with satellite TV, Keurig coffee machines, air conditioning and full baths. Make dinner reservations at its elegant dining room or enjoy breakfast or lunch first-come, first-served; grandcanyonlodges.com.

MASWIK LODGELocated a quarter of a mile from the canyon’s edge, Maswik Lodge has 250 rooms divided between two areas. Maswik North is composed of 12, two-story buildings, and Maswik South is undergoing a $30 million renovation slated to finish by summer 2020. It is the first major lodging project in decades on the South Rim. Maswik North’s rooms offer air conditioning and Keurig coffee makers; grandcanyonlodges.com.

PHANTOM RANCH Located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, it is the only lodging facility below the canyon rim. The ranch can only be reached by mule, by foot or by rafting the Colorado River. Reservations open for dates 13 months prior, and you have to call the central reservation office in Denver to reserve your spot. The central reservations office is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; 888-297-2757.

THUNDERBIRD LODGEConveniently located between El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge was built in 1968 and its concrete facade reflects the era. Half of the rooms at the Thunderbird Lodges have partial canyon views, and the others are street side. Rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, Keurig coffee machines, a refrigerator, safe, television, telephone and full bath; grandcanyonlodges.com.

YAVAPAI LODGEIf you’re looking for convenience and a reasonably priced room, consider Yavapai Lodge located about a mile from the South Rim. At Yavapai Lodge West, stay in a section of the lodge built during the 1960s. Composed of 160 rooms equipped with air conditioning, the style is reminiscent of old Route 66 motels. Or stay in Yavapai East in one of six two-story buildings equipped with air conditioning and in-room coffee makers. One building has 16 pet-friendly rooms; visitgrandcanyon.com.

NORTH RIM GRAND CANYON LODGEAt the North Rim, there is only one lodge for travelers to stay. It has a variety of cabins and motel-style rooms. Reservations open a year in advance. Book as far in advance as possible. Make reservations at grandcanyonforever.com.

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SOUTH RIMBRIGHT ANGEL LODGE & CABINSLocated just feet from the rim of the Grand Canyon and the South Rim’s famed Bright Angel trailhead, the Bright Angel Lodge is full of character. Architect Mary Jane Colter was hired in 1935 to refresh the structure to provide travelers with a more affordable alternative to El Tovar Hotel. Originally from the Midwest, Colter was a visionary in what was then very much a male-dominated field of architecture. Choose from 90 lodging units from standard rooms to historic cabins; grandcanyonlodges.com.

KACHINA LODGEConveniently located between the historic El Tovar Hotel and Bright Angel Lodge, Kachina Lodge, which was built in 1971, does not have deep-rooted histories like its neighbors down the path. But what it lacks in inspiring architecture, it makes up for in location. The Kachina Lodge sits right on the canyon rim, making it easy to explore some of the South Rim’s best attractions by foot. It has no lobby, so if you are looking for ambience and a place to watch the world walk by, head to El Tovar Hotel’s lobby nearby. The Bright Angel trailhead is just minutes away, as are the Hopi House and Kolb Studio. Half of the rooms at the Kachina Lodge have partial canyon views. The other half face the street; grandcanyonlodges.com.


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Straddling the Nevada-Utah border, GREAT BASIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA offers travelers unique opportunities for recreation and reflection: star-filled night skies, wide-open spaces, and authentic cultural celebrations from Shoshone powwows to storytelling sheep-herders. Drive a steam locomotive at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum; tour majestic Lehman Caves and walk among 5,000 year old bristlecone pines at Great Basin National Park; hunt for fossils and gems in Utah’s West Desert; and hear the stories of Japanese American internees at the Topaz Museum in Delta, UT. Leave behind the constant buzz of modern life and experience a landscape that is much like it was a century ago.

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Set out for an adventure to one of the most epic destinations in the world - the Grand Canyon. Ride the rails to the rim and experience living history on a turn-of-the-century train featuring fully restored railroad

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Step aboard and step back in time on your way to the Grand Canyon.

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