— 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

— One day during our last visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, we spent quite some time exploring the area around Point Imperial. This is the highest point in the North Rim at an elevation of … Read More

— As you start driving towards Cape Royal at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, shortly after you pass the Walhalla Overlook, you will come to a curve with a small parking area. From that area, you can … Read More

— When we first drove into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, we noticed a sign warning about bison on the road. We were in very wide and open area of the highway and could see … Read More

— On our first day back at the Grand Canyon North Rim, we talked with one of our waiters at the lodge we were staying and asked for his favorite spots at the park. He was quick to tell us … Read More

— And so we started our adventure visiting three national parks this past month, two of which we had already been to. After hiking in the morning, it was time to grab some lunch. No better place for that than … Read More

— Does it look like a fairy tale scene? The light, the shadows, the shapes, the colors, and the scent — if you were there — would be a total overload for your senses. Just a short drive past Point … Read More

— Another magnificent view at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, Point Imperial is the highest overlook on the North Rim at 8,803 ft (2,683 m) tall. This overlook point gives viewers a glimpse of Mt. Hayden, Vermilion … Read More

—  Celebrating its 98th birthday today, the Grand Canyon National Park was established on February 26, 1919. The canyon that separates the South from the North Rim is a mile deep (1.6 km). The Desert View Drive is one of … Read More