After being at both the south and north rim of the Grand Canyon, I admit I am very partial to the North Rim. First and foremost is the fact the North Rim is much less crowded. We could even arrange … Read More

— On our first visit to the North Rim at the Grand Canyon NP, we were able to book an eight-hour mule ride down into the canyon. We used the same trail that hikers use between the north and south … Read More

— Mark this one as another bucket-list item done! The first time we went to Grand Canyon NP was in 2006. It was an amazing visit that included not only that park but a few others. Of course, one of … Read More

— Some of the most beautiful sunsets at the Grand Canyon NP (North Rim) can be experienced comfortably right at the lodge patio. Grab your favorite beverage, maybe dinner, and sit comfortably to admire the Creator’s beauty of a sunset. … Read More

— Here is another area in the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, that never gets old. As I have mentioned in previous posts, this is the highest point in the North Rim. We must have visited this point 3-4 times … Read More

— From the very first day we drove into the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, I knew I had to stop at mile marker 602 to make a photo capturing the beauty of this drive. It so happened that returning … Read More

— Bright Angel Point at the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, is a spectacular canyon viewpoint. This is one of those spots where you don’t even have to hike anywhere to see such a view. There are lounge chairs set … Read More

— When hiking the Widforss Trail (Grand Canyon NP, North Rim), if you venture past the first 2.5 miles (4.0 km), you will leave the canyon rim and go through forests of firs, spruces, aspens, and wildflowers. At the end … Read More

— One of the most rewarding things when hiking in a national park is when you are on a trail and there is no one else around. As most people will agree, all it takes for that to happen is … Read More

— This was one of those memorable trails at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP: Widforss Trail. There are actually three options from the trail head area. The shortest trail is only a half mile of the Arizona … Read More