Fred Harvey’s Grand Vision

How a Railroad Man Invented Hospitality in the Wild In today’s world of readily accessible travel connecting all corners of the globe, it’s hard to imagine the western United States as a distant and wild land that only the most intrepid travelers might see. Now, of...

The History of Mules at the Grand Canyon

Our steadfast companions for over a century They’ve been characterized as the tractors of the 19th century. So it’s really no wonder that mules played a central role in the human history of the Grand Canyon. Early prospectors used the beasts of burden in seeking their...

What to Know Before You Hike the Grand Canyon

You needn’t be a CrossFit fanatic to manage a canyon trek. But you should have a general degree of fitness, especially at elevations of 7,000 feet. It’s one of the best ways to experience this iconic national treasure Almost 5 million visitors arrive at the Grand...

Oh Say, Can You See? Grand Canyon’s Best Views

With a rich assortment of views and a variety of depths, Grandview Point is the perfect place to flip your photo settings to panorama and capture the widespread beauty and diversity of the Grand Canyon. Measured by river course, the Grand Canyon runs 277 miles from...

Insider’s Guide to Grand Canyon Lodges

Six choices from historic hotels to rustic cabins. Overnight guests at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim have a wealth of options on where to lay their heads. And while the lodgings differ in ambiance and historical significance, they share a key attribute: a front-row...