Grand Canyon is in the northwest corner of Arizona, close to the borders of Utah and Nevada. The Colorado River, flows through the canyon and drains water from seven states. Most of the Grand Canyon lies within Grand Canyon National Park and is managed by the National Park Service.
A 277 mile long (446 km) canyon separates the park into South and North Rims. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a mile-deep, (1.6 km) and creates a barrier that bisects the park. Even though the average distance across the canyon is only 10 miles/ 16 km, it is a five-hour drive of 220 miles/ 354 km between the park's South Rim Village and the North Rim Village.
There is no or very limited lodging in the park itself so one stay and eats at one of the small towns just before you get to the park. The main and only purpose of these towns is the tourist trade.
A 277 mile long (446 km) canyon separates the park into South and North Rims. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a mile-deep, (1.6 km) and creates a barrier that bisects the park. Even though the average distance across the canyon is only 10 miles/ 16 km, it is a five-hour drive of 220 miles/ 354 km between the park's South Rim Village and the North Rim Village.
There is no or very limited lodging in the park itself so one stay and eats at one of the small towns just before you get to the park. The main and only purpose of these towns is the tourist trade.
As the scenery, climate and vegetation are different between north and south rims, it is almost like having two parks in one and it takes time, planning and effort to be able to visit both sides of the Canyon in one trip. The Grand Canyon is a long ways from most other places. Lodging and meals are scarce close to the park.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|