Biking Grand Canyon South Rim via Hermit Road (with video)

Grand Canyon is a sight to behold. One of the best ways to see it is to climb on a bike at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center near Mather Point and head west on Hermit Road.

This challenging Grand Canyon hike offers an unforgettable experience with no permit required

Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point is an exhilarating alternative to the more popular Rim to River and Rim to Rim hikes in Grand Canyon. This hike provides plenty of challenge, with spectacular views of the canyon and river. It also requires a shorter time commitment and no advance permit.

Practical tips for hiking Grand Canyon down South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and up Bright Angel Trail

So many posts on the web over analyze this spectacular hike. These tips are simple enough for anyone to follow.

Fossils in a rock along Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon provide evidence prehistoric life once roamed here

Every day, hundreds of people hike one of the most popular trails in Grand Canyon National Park and don’t even see the signs of prehistoric life left behind on a trailside rock.

Tall waterfall cascades into pool of light blue water

Ultimate Arizona Wonders bucket list and top ten list

After an eye-opening experience I had in 2014, I created the ultimate bucket list of amazing Arizona wonders I have to visit and started checking them off.

People gathered to look at Grand Canyon from viewpoint

8 Amazing Grand Canyon experiences you can have in one day or less

Although the Grand Canyon is huge, you don’t need to commit a big chunk of time to truly appreciate its magnificence. All you need is a day (or less) and a good plan.

Image of water color painting - moonrise over Colorado River in Grand Canyon

Legacy of Arizona artist Robert Dalegowski lives on in his paintings

Robert Dalegowski loved Arizona – especially the Grand Canyon. It showed in the artwork to which he devoted so much of his life.

Clearly Filtered self-filtering canteen review from the Grand Canyon

Having enough drinkable water can mean life or death when you’re exploring the hot, dry deserts of Arizona. The self-filtering Clearly Filtered canteen can you help you convert almost any water source into drinkable water.

Water trickles through moss-like plants near base of Ribbon Falls

Soak in peace and tranquility at Ribbon Falls in Grand Canyon National Park

Ribbon Falls should be near the top of a list of things to see for anyone planning a hike on the North Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon National Park.

View of hiking trail winding through lush green foliage in Grand Canyon

Hiking Grand Canyon rim to rim: Good, bad and ugly

We had many memorable experiences on our Grand Canyon rim to rim hike. Three in particular fit nicely into the categories good, bad and ugly. See what they are…

Monumental Battleship rock formation rises high from Grand Canyon

Of all the amazing sights to behold at the Grand Canyon, The Battleship rock formation is one of only a … More

Colorado River and Grand Canyon from watchtower at Desert View on South Rim

Do I need a permit to camp in the Grand Canyon?

If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim or the South Rim, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Following is a breakdown of the guidelines for when a permit is required and when it is not.