After arriving, we walked along the South Rim with our friends who hadn't seen the park before.
It was an incredibly hot day despite the date of 20 October 1995. We decided to view the canyon from a plane. The photos don't do the experience justice.
The size is incredible-- a mile deep and 18 miles wide at points. It's hard to see the ribbon of the Colorado River below.
We didn't see a lot of wildlife.
Park notes
It's an incredibly busy park so to stay in the park requires advanced booking.
It is possible to camp in the park.
You can arrive by train-see previous post about the Grand Canyon Railway.
Access can vary depending on the time of year.
There are a lot of trails down into the canyon.
Flyover tours include planes and helicopters
More information at the website
If hiking in the canyon, the trails can be steep so hiking shoes or boots and trekking poles are helpful. Travel gear note.
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