we had a couple of days visiting the grand canyon on a trip of south west usa earlier this year. it was everything you've heard about and more. undescribable vastness, absolutely gorgeous. i could never do it justice trying to describe it because it has to be experienced, however, i hope to pass on a few tips for anyone who is thinking of visiting the grand canyon to make their day more enjoyable. read more of this entry >>

I took the train in Williams. The home of the Grand Canyon Railway. I upgraded our tickets and had drinks served to us as we traveled. I really enjoyed the way the Hotel decorated for the Polar Express and how Christmas was being celebrated there in Williams. Parents and children were in PJ's. The Grand Canyon South Rim was breathtaking. I've never seen it before. It was very impressive and we could see people riding mules from a distance. They looked like ants. The driver of the bus tour pointed them out as we leaned fearlessly over the raillings. I took a walk in the morning to see the sunrise which I could not really see from the outlook near Maswick Lodge. However ... read more of this entry >>

Spending many hours watching people come to view one of Mother Nature's best creations is very enjoyable. No matter where people come from, it is always interesting to see their reaction to such a marvelous place like the Grand Canyon South Rim. The shuttle bus that runs through the park is a convenient option. Take the bus west to Hermits Rest. There are many view points to enjoy different vantages of the Canyon along the way. Hermits Rest has history dating back to 1909. Don't let the ravens snatch your snack. There is Hermit trail to the west, which I hiked down a couple of miles. The trail is rough compared to Bright Angel and the Kaibab trail. Take some water and snacks because there isn't any ... read more of this entry >>

The Grand Canyon South Rim Village is the hub of activity for visitors. A variety of lodging, from historical landmarks, to quaint cabins, modern facilities or camping and hookups for RVs, are available to visitors. Museums, restaurants, gift shops, mule rides, train rides and other activities can also be found. It is the spectacular canyon views that bring the tourists back every year.

Having stayed at the Kaibab Lodge in the early 90's. We thought it was awful. Old creaky beds, tiny bathrooms (where if you sat on the toilet you could rest your arms on the sink). It was cheap then - about what you would expect to pay for a halfway decent motel like the Day's Inn. It was close to the Grand Canyon. Hopefully they have fixed it up since. We have always flown into Las Vegas (because of the cheap fares from Minnesota). We love the fact that the North Rim gets only 10% of the visitors to the canyon. But the North Rim gets a higher proportion of visitors wanting to do serious hiking. We liked hiking Zion better than the Canyon. I feel better hiking UP ... read more of this entry >>

I visited the Grand Canyon a couple of years ago while on vacation in the USA. We camped at the Grand Canyon for a couple of days giving us to time to really explore this vast wonder. It is absolutely breathtaking. Until you stand at the edge, you really don’t have any idea just how truly large this place is. I flew on top of the Grand Canyon in a small propeller airplane from the Grand Canyon South Rim airport. The plane held about 19 people and was rather tight. We sat 3 people across! I recommend this as it gives you a completely different ... read more of this entry >>

I'm surprised from recent reviews about just what people were thinking when they visited Hoover Dam. My wife and I took our 3 children to Hoover Dam en route from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in August 2005. At no time did we expect it to be other than a visit to a major engineering achievement. It is not Disney Land or Universal Studios and if you want that don't bother visiting. We felt the film to start off the tour was helpful and gave our children a good idea of what happened in its construction. The lift to the bottom where we listened to the tour guide and took our photos of the generators etc was good. The viewing gallery before you go ... read more of this entry >>

During my 3 months in the US I have heard the word "Awesome" used in all sorts of situations - "an awesome pass", during a football game, "an awesome meal", "an awesome body" etc. But using this word in connection with The Grand Canyon is definitely one of the few correct usages of such a superlative. The Grand Canyon is just that: "AWESOME!" The first sight proper of the canyon, coming upon it from where The Watchtower is situated, literally took my breath away - "WOW!" as I exhale the full contents of both my lungs and take about 30 seconds before I can recover enough to inhale again. The sight has me transfixed for several minutes, just allowing the brain to start to cope ... read more of this entry >>

When you first come upon it no words can't descibe it. It is simply one of the most unbelievable sights you will ever see. There are so many trails to explore. Take your pick I prefere the mule trips, easier on the feet. One of the best steam train trips is here. The Grand canyon railway is a great way to see the canyon the feel of the train takes you back in time with view that go on forever. Last time I was there I saw a condor which is making a comeback in the park. For the real adventurous person there is no other greater white water rafting trip than down the mighty Colorado, the views are just as spectacular from the bottom ... read more of this entry >>

Released On: April 04, 2006: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner John Keys announces expansion of tour, opening of new exhibits at Hoover Dam Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner John Keys III announced today that, on Friday, April 7, the tour route at Hoover Dam will be expanded to include the Nevada penstock viewing platform, enabling visitors to view a portion of the dam that has been closed for nearly five years. He also announced that Reclamation will re-open the exhibit gallery in the dam's visitor center on April 7. The exhibit gallery has been closed since September 2005 while new exhibits were being installed. Expanded Tour Following the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., the historic tour of Hoover Dam and the popular "hard hat" tour were discontinued. The dam's visitor center was re-opened within weeks, but it wasn't until December 2001 that tours into the dam were re-initiated. For security purposes, however, the tour was restricted to the balcony overlooking the generators in the power plant's Nevada wing. "We are thrilled to be able to expand the tour route to again include the penstock viewing platform," Keys said. "We think this will significantly increase 'the Hoover Dam experience' for our visitors." read more of this entry >>