Watch before visiting the Grand Canyon

Watch before visiting the Grand Canyon | Trip Planner

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In this video we give you THE BEST OVERVIEW of planning a trip to the Grand Canyon. Planning a big trip to the Grand Canyon can be overwhelming. We’ve done tons of research to create the best travel guide for the Grand Canyon. We will tell you when to travel, how to get there, where to go once you're there, and more.
The Grand Canyon is MASSIVE, so you need to have a good idea of what there is to do and how to do it so you can make the most of your vacation.
💥We have a mission to help YOU have a GREAT vacation!💥
Here are resources we put together.👇
💥The PERFECT super-detailed ITINERARY: wereintherockies.com/grand-ca...
⚡️Our Grand Canyon trip-planning playlist: • Grand Canyon
⚡️Trip-planning articles on our website: wereintherockies.com/grandcan...
⚡️For the best video about WHAT TO DO at the Grand Canyon: • The BEST of the Grand ...
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⚡️Not sure which area of the Grand Canyon to visit? Download our FREE Quick and Easy Guide to the Grand Canyon's 4 areas! The guide includes 6 pages of maps and driving times to the most popular sites, as well as the best activities within each area + lodging amenities. Travel to the Grand Canyon with confidence knowing you picked the right area for you! rockies.ck.page/2108839d59
Also, many people see the Grand Canyon in connection with Zion Canyon and Bryce Canyon. We have guides for them as well!👇
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⚡️Bryce playlist: • Bryce Canyon
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Chapters:
0:10 Introduction
0:50 Grand Canyon EXPLAINED
4:15 Things to do at the South Rim
4:30 The Best Viewpoints
6:55 The Grand Canyon Village
8:28 Hiking
11:32 Biking
13:15 Mule rides
14:30 Grand Canyon Train
16:12 Getting there
18:37 Getting around
22:27 Lodging
25:25 Camping
27:33 Where to eat
29:50 When to visit
31:53 How long to visit
33:36 What to pack
34:47 On the way there
37:43 Tips
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@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Our mission is to help you have a GREAT vacation. Check out our Grand Canyon page for ALL our Grand Canyon resources, including our itinerary and audio guide: wereintherockies.com/grandcanyon/

@raylander6329 8 күн бұрын

You guys have the BEST channel on the internet; you give info on exactly what people need to follow onto your steps; THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

@WereintheRockies 5 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. We're glad we can help.

@melissaflores3776 2 жыл бұрын

We stayed at the KOA in Williams on the 64 near the 40 freeway. Great location, small cabins affordable camp spots or rv ! Our grandkids loved it! There is also another one a little east of 64.

@melissaflores3776 2 жыл бұрын

The train is so fun with the actors on board. They are so fun and great! Been there three and going again next month! Never enough time.

@denisebergeron10 2 жыл бұрын

I have been to the south rim 3 times. It is my favorite place I have ever been. Each time we went, we drove from Flagstaff. One time, we did stay in a lodge on the rim. That was awesome because we were able to watch the sunrise. Everyone should go to the South rim of the Grand Canyon at least once in their life!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@violeteli31 11 ай бұрын

I am planning to visit in August but was wondering wether to stay in Sedona or flagstaff. I will be there for 4 days and it will be my first time and my family. Advice

@denisebergeron10 11 ай бұрын

@@violeteli31 Flagstaff is absolutely beautiful! The drive from flagstaff to the canyon rim is about an hour. Sedona is a good bit farther south than flagstaff. If you could stay at least one night in Sedona, do it. I’ve never been but it is on my list. We stayed at the Drury inn in Flagstaff the first time we went to the Grand Canyon. It was a great stay and accommodated my family of 7 in one room comfortably.

@mariacoronado7002 7 ай бұрын

Have you been in January? How’s the weather around that time?

@denisebergeron10 7 ай бұрын

@@mariacoronado7002 yes!! I went about a week after the New year and it was beautiful! It had snowed so the canyon looked magical. The temperature were great too. I think the highs were in the low 40s. The best thing-- hardly any people! It was a great trip!

@marcelah505 11 ай бұрын

Tusayan is the town with the shuttle in case someone didn't know how to spell it

@delmaluquin6435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your video is so informative.

@SteveAudra Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing all this info. We are vanlifers so we typically just watch travel videos from other vanlifers but we love how in depth you get and hiw knowledgeable you are about the area. We're planning to visit in the fall, hopefully north and south rims. I have never been and can't wait!!!!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

How fun! Enjoy the Grand Canyon. Thanks for watching.

@travismolly4654 2 жыл бұрын

I love you two 💯👌, the national parks should hire you just for your channel. You guys are truly honest people. God bless an happy holidays.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You are very kind. Thank you!

@kyleh698 8 ай бұрын

Love the view!

@jasonwulff1227 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of very helpful info. I will use this and your website as a reference when I plan on visiting. Thanks again!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason

@joanseason2740 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found you guys will definitely take notes

@leshaylynn5057 Жыл бұрын

Super informative!

@lrmb2011 11 күн бұрын

Were driving it right now. Thank for the great tips

@hexise Жыл бұрын

REALLY REALLY Helpful! The only video I need for Grand Canyon! Thank you!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Vincent-fo7xp Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I'm in the West too but I'm in Southern California I found this video informative because I'm gonna go there in a month..

@sendingyoualoha 8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your videos and look forward to the guides, both written and audio!

@WereintheRockies 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!

@waronluke 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you guys a ton, thank you!!

@WereintheRockies 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@PatsyMellen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such great information about the Grand Canyon.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@amylivsanders 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Your videos and guides are helping me to feel confident about our spring trip out west!

@WereintheRockies 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@clairefeuer4468 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thank you for this video! My mom and I are going to the South Rim and are excited but were initially overwhelmed, but this video has made us super excited.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lucasboullosa 9 ай бұрын

I just want to thank you for delivering such high-quality content. It's difficult to find that kind of information in one single video.

@WereintheRockies 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@nclare7 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information. Going there this week. Thank you so much!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun, glad it was helpful.

@Stephanie-sn4ul Ай бұрын

We loved desert view and the grand point view

@east5871 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! What a great couple. Ordered your bundle. I think you’ve saved me hours of time.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We're glad we could help and thank you so much.

@davidmicheleporter1262 Жыл бұрын

We're heading over to the US from Australia in June. We've got a HUGE itinerary, as we're travelling for 3mths. Just watched your Grand Canyon KZfaq videos on the GC as this will be a big part of our trip (we're staying in GC Junction). Some awesome tips and information without being overwhelming. EXCELLENT presentation guys. Thank you SO much! (also looking forward to Bearizona, hadn't heard of it so thank you - it will be great to see grizzly bears instead of koala bears for a change LOL)

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a wonderful trip! Have a great time and welcome to the US.

@tinygingervitus 2 жыл бұрын

This video was beyond helpful. I recently decided to do a trip to Grand Canyon and Yellowstone, not knowing a single thing about either park. One watch of this video left me feeling 100x more informed!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Cre8tvMG 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us. It will make my family's trip much better! ❤

@WereintheRockies 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Have a great time.

@susanswinny588 10 ай бұрын

First visit, we stayed at El Tovar Lodge for 3 days in December (the canyon was gorgeous with snow). We flew into Phoenix, rented a car, and drove to the lodge. I'm a runner from Houston. Each morning around 7am, I ran the fire roads around El Tovar for an hour. It was so quiet early morning in the snow you could hear a pin drop and beautiful, deer were everywhere. Being from Texas, running at 7000 foot elevation was a little harder but an amazing experience. Wore long tights, light jacket, gloves, cap. Definitely need a water bottle for any outdoor activity in any month because of low humidity. For me, December was so beautiful with snow in the canyon and so quiet and meditative. El Tovar is right on the rim with an outdoor sitting area overlook. We took the shuttle to many nearby lookout points on the south rim. El Tovar is an ideal place to spend a few days and December was fabulous. Our second trip was to the North Rim, driving once more from Phoenix in a car rental, this time in September. The drive was beautiful, long and zero traffic. We stayed at Kaibab Lodge, 5 miles outside the North Rim entrance to GC, for a week. It was cool weather and a little higher altitude than the South Rim (almost 9000 feet). I'd love to go back when it snows and go cross country skiing, just outside Kaibab Lodge. The food was great - we ate at the Kaibab Lodge restaurant for every meal. All waking hours were outdoors. We entered GC North Rim entrance each morning bringing our own food, and enjoyed the beautiful lookouts and the lush forest bathing. We hiked into Coconino National Forest and it was gorgeous. We also took a helicopter ride over the canyon that was wonderful. We then visited Sedona for 3 days. The running was amazing in Sedona in September and crowds were low. Those red rocks are beautiful and everywhere. GC is the most inspiring location. I feel so small when I see the view from the rim into the canyon at sunrise or sunset. Even at Coconino, we hiked to an overlook and although it wasn't the canyon, it was silent and peaceful in a way you can't find other places. When I ran up a mountain in Sedona each day, I was awestruck. Each place I've been to in Arizona was an incredible inspiration for my soul. I recommend running or hiking or driving in AZ to everyone. I'm not a fan of crowds and especially love the peace and quiet and solitude of GC or any place especially early in the day. The night sky is incredible...you can't get a dark night sky just anywhere. Stargazing is beyond fantastic!

@WereintheRockies 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a great trip.

@Stephanie-sn4ul Ай бұрын

We loved Sedona and flagstaff

@jennyc5100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@tsehmacharayah3613 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed tips . Thank you

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@sabringh Жыл бұрын

Very useful information!! Thank you guys!! I planned my trip according to your videos. Heading there June 4th. Thank you again!!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Have a great time.

@zorianachak878 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for great tips. You saved me a lit of time on searching all this important information 💛

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ManuelSanchez-ur3hc Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you!!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jaynette2011 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@j3digal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you….just purchased your Ultimate guide….can’t wait to go in May!!!!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m excited for you to visit!

@rollingwithtay 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was very informative

@lindadowling1017 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Wonderful video..I visited in 1959 with seven 18 year old Girl Scout friends on a western road trip..unforgettable..thank you for helping me reminisce

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and you're welcome!

@pabrod 2 жыл бұрын

great info thank you!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

@amccoy1356 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful - thank you!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@IAmThePrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Camped in south Grand Canyon in June for 3 nights 4 days. We loved except no shower access due to covid. We’ll go gain and bring our shower system next time. Love the Grand Canyon, especially the sun raise.

@ml11545 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Ty for taking time to make!

@WereintheRockies 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@emilywelsh1072 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video was so helpful!!

@WereintheRockies 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@carolwells8388 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Since I can't go , your videos opens up a whole new world. You're so lucky---I'm happy for you.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome! We're glad we can help you see the world.

@adventureineverydirection3210 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. So easy to follow and relate to your personalities.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@eyesopen5469 Жыл бұрын

Great Job Guys! I'm a a Bellman/Concierge at a Hotel in Tusayan. I've been a resident here in Northern Arizona for 20 yrs. You two nailed it! Very comprehensive! I knew i was going to like this video when you showed the zone map of the 247 mile long Canyon. We need more content like this. 👍

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much!

@eyesopen5469 Жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies No...Thank You! It makes my job easier if visitors did more research, I might have to refer guests to this video! 👍

@biargeamauri 2 жыл бұрын

wow! A super informative video, I realy appreciated it Thank you two! I'm planning to visit Grand Canyon region in September.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and have fun!

@kevincarter1616 2 жыл бұрын

Very very informative! Looking forward to our upcoming visit.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@twobusyliving6641 Жыл бұрын

Just came across your video and it is going to be a big help for our trip next year. Really enjoyed it.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shakirullah5484 10 ай бұрын

Although I have seen some other videos KZfaq videos on Grand Canyon but you guys video is very classic ,have organised details and it could help for new tourist to make a note before visiting .Thanks guys ,you are the best .

@WereintheRockies 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@NRImomslifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I came across your channel ! perfect timing too, as my family and I are visiting the Grand Canyon next month , super excited ! We will be staying in Williams .You have great information, very helpful, tips thanks for sharing . You have a great channel. I wish I had all this info the first time when I visited which was many years ago.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We are so glad our information helped you! We love helping people plan their trips. Continue to watch our videos and check our blog for more info: wereintherockies.com/ Have a great trip to the Grand Canyon!

@BlueStratRedStrat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing. If you’re interested in The Grand Canyon, perhaps you’d enjoy this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9B3gc5_udzGpWQ.html

@marthaceciliahaque-garnica3864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing the experience at the Great Canyon…we visited two weeks ago and our experience was amazing…I wish I had know. Or your video before going there! This video makes me want to go back to see some of the numerous places we have layer to see.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you loved it! Now you have more reasons to go back. 😉

@lupitamorales8799 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for doing this. I love planning ahead of time so I feel like I know what I’m doing now lol.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@CapricornGirl9 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been to the GC twice, both times staying in the park. When my niece, she’s 9, asked me to take her, I started planning. Your page/channel are my go to’s for planning, I will be buying the guide as well. I want her trip to be something she remembers for the rest of her life. We’ll be doing GC two days, Page, Lee’s Ferry, etc. Thanks for all the work you do to help us mere mortals out.

@WereintheRockies 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Have fun!

@lauram8694 Жыл бұрын

I hiked down NK and up BA over a 4 day trip staying at all 3 corridor campgrounds. Definitely bucket trip of a lifetime at 60 yrs old. It was hardest best vaca ever! Everyone needs to see this treasure. It is addictive!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome.

@Ok74112 Жыл бұрын

It was covered with fog , and rained and snowed ! It was almost first on my bucket list and last due to my death there!,

@Mweueehhw 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! This has been really helpful coming from the San Fernando Valley, CA!

@WereintheRockies 7 ай бұрын

Yay! Have fun.

@zahidpakistan123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the detailed information we are going in march 2023 . This video helps alot

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@cryptohook9395 14 күн бұрын

Great info!,

@WereintheRockies 12 күн бұрын

Glad you think so!

@dannyvacacbanmy553 Жыл бұрын

Yes Ma'am please make that video about hiking and rescue. Thanks

@prakashprabhu8707 2 жыл бұрын

very informative video. visiting GC soon

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad it helped you. Have fun when you visit.

@stevemartin6594 Жыл бұрын

We visited the South Park about 5 years ago in Nov. and really loved it. We took the 3 night train excursion out of Willliams that included a night at their hotel there a morning train ride into the park. We were there from Noon until 3 the next afternoon when we again travelled by train back to Williams where we again spent the night. Our park entrance fee was included. we did an upgrade and stayed at the El Tavar. Our tour included a lunch a dinner at El Tavorand a bus tour along the rim. We took an extra sunset tour. It was a really great way to see th3 park. Very relaxing. Nov.was a great time to view the canyon better than the summer we were told because the shadowing gives a better 3G effect.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I think we will try this next year

@wendymtzc 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be very helpful for our trip, we are planning on going this fall…. So exciting!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You will love it! If you need additional information for planning, we have many blog articles and travel guides on our website: wereintherockies.com/

@MrNightpwner 11 ай бұрын

Plot twist: They are the investors that got the train running again. The dedication is unparalleled with these 2.

@NYtoNC 2 жыл бұрын

Planning our 20th wedding anny - so excited - thank you for this assistance!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@James-dk8kx 2 жыл бұрын

Guys thank you for the Valuable info .we are leaving Thursday morning heading to grand canyon. Of course spending the night somewhere along the way ...coming in from Texas sounds like Saturday&Sunday be our days to visit the canyon then we plan on coming back home on route 66 Thank yall again

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Have fun.

@richardocain8299 2 жыл бұрын

Train is AWESOME. breakfast is great and snacks going back.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We are hoping to do this next year!

@ehadder Жыл бұрын

I work for the train and have ridden it dozens of times. I recommend trying to catch it when the steam engine is running, typically the first Saturday of the month.

@Stephanie-sn4ul Ай бұрын

We drove from camp verde and spent 4 to 6 hrs at the GC and drove back . But it was a spur of the moment trip for us.

@manmohansingh7638 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for making such a informative video. I watched it 2 days before our trip to GC and I’m so glad I did.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@linseyvanochten2926 Жыл бұрын

Again, great video! Funny to hear you say you live near Zion, when we visit the park in September we will wave in your direction ;) hard to imagine it is 4,5 hours from Vegas to either side of the rim, and at the same time it's 4 hours driving from north to south. We're from the Netherlands and you can drive across the whole country in 4 hours. This blows my mind!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Yep, it's large and spacious places out here. Enjoy your trip in September.

@a7salem Жыл бұрын

It is my dream trip

@mtkk22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing all the sections of the grand canyon on the map, before explaining the south section.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bwnaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Great help, thanks! ❤ First view of the Canyon was breathtaking, literally! Took your advice to stay 2 nights and SO HAPPY we did. 🎉 One thing I was not expecting was how bad the quality of the highways are in Arizona. Driving from Las Vegas was pothole city. Also, food in Tusayan is a struggle unless you like fast food and eat at 5pm. We arrived at 8pm and ended up eating from the gas station - McDonalds drive thru was the only thing open and had 30 cars in the lineup - and all the hotel restaurants require reservations (for deep fried everything or steak). If you eat healthy, be prepared to get creative and pay through your teeth!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, we're so glad you enjoyed Grand Canyon! Thanks for the tips, I'm sure your comment will help others plan accordingly.

@linseyvanochten2926 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I eat plant based so I will keep in mind to come prepared....

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Linsey, we also have an article about eating there. wereintherockies.com/food-grand-canyon/

@miamivicefanatic9736 8 ай бұрын

I remember going to a regularly scheduled evening ranger talk entitled "Death at the Grand Canyon". This was at the North Rim maybe five years ago. I don't know if they still give it, but it was very popular and informative.

@marieperkins7292 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info. We’re going in May. Are shuttles the only way to get around or can we drive?

@kath4417 4 ай бұрын

Hello! We're from Europe and we are planning a trip over Grand Canyon - Antelope Canyon - Monument Valley and we've watch all your videos for some tips and advised. It helps alot especially for us. Keep making videos about USA nature trips. Your country have alot of stunning landscapes😉😍 keep uploding great informative videos 😍

@WereintheRockies 4 ай бұрын

Glad we could help! Expect a lot more from us. ❤️

@HecMundo Жыл бұрын

Loved your video! Thanks so much. My wife and I just rented a Jeep with a roof tent and we're ready to road trip from Phoenix ♡

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

That sounds so fun! Enjoy.

@HecMundo Жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies And it was unbelievable! The south rim has so many places to enjoy de view, the stars and the forest. Indie Campers was our choice for the Jeep rental, in case anybody wants to have the experience

@babetravelling 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I can’t wait to visit. Is there rental car somewhere?

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

If you're flying to Arizona, there would be car rentals available at the airport.

@6alun1 Жыл бұрын

Watching in 2023 march.Thank you for such an amazing informative video!!!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@OkiDingo 2 жыл бұрын

Maswik Lodge rooms all have A/C, the food court they have was excellent last time I went there. I suggest staying a Maswik and see the sunrise is you can afford it. Agreed, stay two nights…..last time we spent only one night and it felt a bit rushed cause the drive back to Vegas.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@Orangeshebert 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize you have a website offering guides. Sounds like just what I need.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We put a lot of detail and effort into them.

@nancy5831 Жыл бұрын

Super informative, been enjoying your videos! I am interested in the canyon vista mule ride 2 hour. A-little confuse as where we check in?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

I would call the company directly to get more information. Thanks for watching.

@Stephanie-sn4ul Ай бұрын

We traveled from camp verde through Sedona to the canyon. It was beautiful ride. My husband works in phoenix n I go to visit when I can. Last visit we went to Grand Canyon. It was amazing. I loved Sedona the most. I understand what u meant by driving through Texas n New Mexico because we live in Ocean Springs Ms which is on the gulf coast. Long drive but was totally worth it. I’m going back to Arizona in June and me and hubby are trying to decide if we wanna go back to GC or Yellowstone. I’m thinking Yellowstone . I really enjoy all y’all’s videos. Ty so much

@WereintheRockies 18 күн бұрын

Either one is great but if you haven't been to Yellowstone, go there!

@WereintheRockies 18 күн бұрын

no, you do not.

@donnag7434 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this very informative video- we are heading out there next week for a 3 day stay in the south rim over spring break- I was worried the kids would get bored and my exact statement was “omg what will do with them after we look at the hole” Lol- you have made me much more excited about our trip! The bearizona looks amazing too- on their website it says they can accommodate a motorhome- do you know if there are length restrictions? I will definitely purchase your trip planner!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna! You’ll have a great time. I’m not aware of restrictions on the motorhomes but maybe give them a call. My memory is the loops are wide turns that ant RV could handle but I could be wrong. If you remember, send us an email and let us know how it went!

@tee8248 Жыл бұрын

West Rim was worth the money!

@joanpellillo2981 2 жыл бұрын

I have been there 2 times, would love to make it 3 ---

@amberjay5361 Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! Thank you! If we were to fly there from Tennessee, where should we fly to?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Most people fly into the Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is 4 hours away from the South Rim. Another closer option is the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), a small international airport about an hour away.

@urmrsmith Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this detailed video :-) What are the conditions in the south rim now? Can any hiking be done, including the short 1-2 mile hikes? Thanks in advance!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Check the Grand Canyon's official webpage for current information: www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

@christinefee5134 3 ай бұрын

So glad to have stumbled upon your channel! Retired couple planning our first RV trip out west, Grand Canyon. Hung on your every word. My problem is that I'm unable to make a reservation at Trailer Village Park inside the park for April 2025. I must be doing something wrong. Any tips and tricks?

@WereintheRockies 3 ай бұрын

Most campsites begin accepting reservations 13 months in advance. I imagine they'll be opening up April 2025 soon.

@marieperkins7292 2 жыл бұрын

Just got to my answer in the video 😀

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help. Have a fun trip.

@lal2235 Жыл бұрын

Aparecciate the effort, but you only talk about south, is too long away from las vegas where Im going, go to west or chance the subject, 😊 cheers

@AlbertAguilera22 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I know you can walk from Mather to the South Rim but can you bike safely from Mather to the Rim?

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about Mather Campground, there is a nice biking path between the two so I would say yes : )

@jackiet8654 Жыл бұрын

You do not need to shuttle to Horseshoe bend. Parking is 10$ and about 3/4 mile walk to the overlook. There IS however a tour of Secret Canyon and Horseshoe Bend where the tour will bypass that 3/4 mile walk but be warned that tour is a 200$ tour but avoids the crowd at Horseshoe Bend Overlook.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Gola2844 5 ай бұрын

Make the video about death in GC please!

@michelleho5265 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great tips! Just subscribed! I’m planning my first trip to Grand Canyon in June. Do you recommend staying at Williams? My husband and I are on a budget and the lodges near Grand Canyon are too expensive for us.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Williams is just fine if Tusayan and Grand Canyon village are too expensive!

@OkiDingo 2 жыл бұрын

I would try to budget it. The Maswik Lodge is expensive but so worth it to just walk out of your room to the south rim for sunrise.

@michelleho5265 2 жыл бұрын

@@OkiDingo We’re trying to fit it into our budget. I think the only way for me to see the sunrise is to stay in the park. Both of us are not morning person haha. Thanks for the suggestion!

@jackiehinz5884 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!! Which viewpoint would be the most accessible for someone with a cane and cannot do steps?

@WereintheRockies 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome. In our opinion, Mather would be the best one because you can use the handicap parking and the viewpoint is right there. The other viewpoints would require you using a shuttle, which has stairs. They're all beautiful views though.

@jeremybeaird3608 2 жыл бұрын

Going to Vegas on June 1 with my wife and 2 teenage sons, driving to the South Rim the next day with a stop a Hoover Dam! I've been watching all of your GC videos and feel like I'll be going back there even though it will be my first trip! We're all good hikers and are planning to go 2 hours down with a 4 hour return trip. Does that sound doable?

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I think that sounds doable! Depending on which trail, there are some common turn around spots. Make sure to have a lot of water! You can also check out more of my resources on my website: wereintherockies.com/grandcanyon/

@laurabenitez2841 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a helpful video! I'm visiting the grand canyon next week :) I want to catch a sunset while there, but I'm staying in flagstaff. Do you think it is safe to drive from GC to flagstaff after dark? Thank you!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Have fun! I am sure the drive is safe, just be on the lookout for wildlife crossing the road.

@laurabenitez2841 Жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies thank you so much for responding! I will keep that in mind ☺️

@tiffaniebroderick2300 Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for posting this video, it has has been so helpful for planning my trip!! I am flying from NY to Tuscan Arizona, renting a car and taking a road trip through Arizona to Salt Lake City Utah. (Flying home from Utah)The plan is to stop at all 8 National Parks between the two states and including a stop in Sedona (for maybe a day/ night). I’m creating an itinerary and I’m hoping you have advice in regards to which Rim may be best from where I’m coming from and then going to. I’m traveling with an 8 year old so As much as I’d like to see everything and really take it in, we are more focused on getting to a visit center for my little one to earn his junior ranger badge. Going for a small/easy hike, snapping some great pix and getting back onto the road. As for the drive going towards the Grand Canyon we are driving from Sedona (red rock area ish I’m still researching where to go and stay) then going to the Grand Canyon then to Zion to Bryce and the last three of those “mighty 5”. Which do you think is closer/ “easier to get to/ more on the route?” South rim or North? Thanks!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Go to the South Rim. Have a great trip!

@tiffaniebroderick2300 Жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies Thanks!!!

@tonykolehmainen1497 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Planning a visit to grand canyon next summer..coming from Las Vegas..and all the way from Europe...where to go to get the best views of magnificent grand canyon?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Mather Point is a great location at the South Rim. Read our article 16 AWESOME things to do at the Grand Canyon: wereintherockies.com/15-awesome-things-to-do-at-the-grand-canyon/ or this one for ideas on the North Rim: wereintherockies.com/grand-canyons-peaceful-north-rim-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/

@cshiergreeter2003 2 жыл бұрын

In regards to Grand Canyon Village, the residents are generally employees that work within the park. The Dine' (everyone says Navajo) are a proud nation, as are the Hopi.

@cshiergreeter2003 2 жыл бұрын

In Tusayan, unless it is closed, there is an IMAX theater there that has a film about the Grand Canyon. In regards to roads on the South Rim, if you have disabled parking privileges, you can stop by the park headquarters (or visitor center) & you'll be granted access to more roads within the South Rim.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments!

@cshiergreeter2003 2 жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies you're very welcome. When I visited the Grand Canyon back in 2004, there were plans proposed to shut down all traffic into the South Rim (except for transit buses, tour groups, disabled, Grand Canyon village citizens, & first responders). The staff that run the lodges & restaurants (Xanterra Grand Canyon) are from all over the US & World. At the time there were some staff that were Dine' as well as a few Hopi.