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Fast facts
Accessibility -- The Grand Canyon National Park Accessibility Guide is available upon request at Canyon View Information Plaza's visitor center, Kolb Studio, Tusayan Museum, Desert View Information Center, and the park entrance stations. The... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Information Centers Canyon View Information Plaza -- Completed in the fall of 2000, Canyon View Information Plaza, near Mather Point, was designed to orient visitors arriving at the park via a new light-rail system. Though the rail system... Continue reading »
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When to go
The South Rim is open year-round. But don't plan on driving Hermit Road from March 1 to November 30 -- during that period, if you're not walking or riding a bicycle, you'll have to rely on the park's free shuttles to move you from lookout to... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Las Vegas and Phoenix are the closest major cities to the North and South rims, respectively. You can save money by flying into these cities, but they're too far from the canyon to stay. Flagstaff, Williams, and Tusayan (all in Arizona) and K... Continue reading »
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Learning vacations
The Grand Canyon Field Institute, a nonprofit outdoor-education organization cosponsored by the Grand Canyon National Park, provides the opportunity to experience the canyon with those who understand it best. Backpacking trips last 1 to 9 day... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
In 2001, two Arizona writers published a disconcertingly thick book detailing every known fatal accident within the canyon. Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon (Puma Press, Flagstaff, 2001) not only tells captivating stories but also serves... Continue reading »
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Regulations & warnings
The following list includes a set of rules established to protect both the park and its visitors (for more information, see the park's free publication, The Guide): Bicycles are allowed on all paved and unpaved park roads, and on the Green... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
The park's Junior Ranger Program will engage your kids. Register for it on the South Rim at Canyon View Information Plaza or at Tusayan Museum, or on the North Rim at the North Rim Visitor Center. Your child will receive a booklet outlining t... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
The steep, rocky trails below the rim pose problems for travelers with certain disabilities. People with limited vision or mobility may be able to walk the Bright Angel and North Kaibab trails, which are the canyon's smoothest. If you need to... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Remember, the rims are 210 highway miles apart. If You Have 1 or 2 Days On the South Rim -- After stopping at the visitor center, hike a short distance down the Bright Angel Trail in the morning. If the weather is hot or if you are not... Continue reading »
