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Grand Canyon National Park |
Description:
Located entirely in northern Arizona, the park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.
Expect crowds during the spring, summer, and fall months. During these months reservations for camping and lodging are essential.
Designations:
World Heritage Site (October 26, 1979)
Accessibility:
Facilities vary a great deal. The National Park Service provides wheelchairs for temporary day use by park visitors. No rental fee is charged. A wheelchair is usually available at the Visitor Center. To obtain a temporary parking permit for designated parking, inquire at the Visitor Center.
Several of the daily interpretive Ranger Programs are wheelchair accessible. Inquire at the Visitor Center or look in the "Guide" for specifics.
A copy of the Grand Canyon National Park Accessibility Guide is available upon request at the Visitor Center, Yavapai Observation Station, Kolb Studio, Tusyan Museum, and Desert View Information Center. Or write for a copy.
SOUTH RIM: Most shuttles are inaccessible to wheelchairs. However accomodations can be made with advance notice (at least 48 hours) by calling 520-774-1697.
Getting Around:
SOUTH RIM: Free shuttle service is available throughout Grand Canyon Village, along Hermit Road, and out to the South Kaibab Trailhead during peak season only (the free shuttle began operation March 10 and is currently running). At that time of the year Hermit Road and Yaki Point are closed to private vehicles. Taxis are available (on call) from Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, call (520) 638-2631 ext. 6563.
NORTH RIM: There is no shuttle service on the North Rim.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Snow Skiing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Whitewater Rafting | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Cabin Rentals | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Directions to Grand Canyon National Park
Plane:
Commercial air carriers serve Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Airport (in Tusayan, just south of the park).
Car:
Grand Canyon Village (SOUTH RIM) is located 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via highway 180. Only ten miles from rim to rim as the crow flies, the North Rim is 215 miles (about 4 1/2 hours) from the South Rim by car. The NORTH RIM is 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, via highway 67.
Public Transportation
SOUTH RIM: Bus Service between Grand Canyon National Park and Flagstaff, Arizona is offered by Nava-Hopi Tours, 800-892-8687, and by South Rim Travel, 520-638-2748. Greyhound Bus Lines offers service from Flagstaff and Williams to points nationwide. Grand Canyon Railroad offers service between Williams and the canyon, 1-800-THE-TRAIN.
NORTH RIM: A shuttle service is provided seasonally between the North Rim and the South Rim by Trans-Canyon Shuttle, 520-638-2820.
Attractions:
IMAX Theater
Phone:520-638-2203
Grand Canyon National Airport
Ten-X Campground
Phone:520-638-2443
Nearby Parks:
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Mesa Verde National Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
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Contact Information for Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ
86023
Phone: 520) 638- 7888
Fax: 520-638-7797
Located in Grand Canyon, AZ
For more information on Grand Canyon National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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