Grand Canyon: things to do during your visit

The Grand Canyon is an awesome place to visit. But you have to know what you're going to do when you get there. so here are some tips for you.

1. Read my article about fun things to do at the Grand Canyon in Arizona

2. Go to Bright Angel Lodge at the South Rim. More info here.

3. Visit the El Tovar Hotel. Check it out here. It is one of the grandest old hotels in the world.

4. Consider going camping or hiking at the Grand Canyon. But only go if you are prepared and in great shape and with friends or family. More info here.

Best online resources for planning your fun Grand Canyon trip

Experiencing the Grand Canyon is a unique experience. But you definitely need to plan before you go. Start planning now.

Here are my suggestions of the top ten National Park Service websites that can help you plan your Grand Canyon trip.

1. HOURS. Visit this page for info on operating hours and seasons.

2. DIRECTIONS. What about directions to the Grand Canyon? Well, this NPS website can help.

3. FEES AND RESERVATIONS. Don't forget about fees and reservations. You know people will be reserving campsites, rooms and reservations many months in advance. Go here for more info. Lodging info here.

4. THINGS TO DO. Anything to do at the Grand Canyon in Arizona? You bet! Check out this page.

5. FREE BROCHURES. Lastly, maybe you want some brochures before you go. This page can help.


So make sure you start planning your Grand Canyon vacation as soon as possible.

Cool hotels at the Grand Canyon

Say you're thinking about visiting the Grand Canyon for your next vacation. Where will you stay? You've got to think about this. Here are some tips on great places to stay at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

1. El Tovar Hotel. This is a wonderfully beautiful hotel. Get more info here.

2. Bright Angel Lodge. I loved staying in these little cabins. Check out the website.

3. Yavapai Lodge. Want to be very close to shopping and dining? More info here.

These are just come of the hotels available at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. View all of them here.

For my hiking guide, you can get it at Amazon any time.

True story about camping at the Grand Canyon

I used to live at the Grand Canyon in Arizona and of course I went camping a lot.

Here is a link to an article I wrote about one of my camping adventures.

Fun things to do at the Grand Canyon South Rim

The Grand Canyon is a spectacular place to visit. Here ate some things you can do at the Grand Canyon.

1. Walk the south rim sidewalk trail. Close to the hotels, this sidewalk has great views.

2. Stay at the El Tovar Hotel. What a wonderful old hotel! Make sure you have a reservation.

3. Stay at a Bright Angel Lodge cabin. These are fun. Call and reserve one long before your trip.

Make sure you check with the visitors center or concierge for tips about hiking canyon trails or riding mules.

Have fun at the Grand Canyon South Rim.

Budget Hiking Guide for the Western U.S. Trails

Do you love the outdoors and hiking on big, long trails? Of course you do. It's lots of fun to go hiking!

If you're thinking about going hiking in the Grand Canyon, or the Pacific Crest Trail or the Tahoe Rim Trail, you should be prepared before you go.

Consider buying my book "Long Trail, Pack Light." You can get the paperback version at Amazon and other retailers.

Or you can get the Kindle version at this link.

Of course make sure you are always well prepared before you go hiking or camping.

Lots of fun at the Grand Canyon

Did you know there's a lot of fun things to do at the Grand Canyon?

Read my article here about some of the most interetsing things to do at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

If you're planning on visiting the Grand Canyon, you should go to nps.gov/grca to find out about opertaing hours and admission information.

--Darrin Atkins

Buy "Hermits Rest" by Darrin Atkins

My name is Darrin Atkins and I used to live and work at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Want to find out what life at the Grand Canyon is like? If so, check out Google where you can find out where to buy the book "Hermits Rest" by Darrin Atkins.

Visiting the Grand Canyon: tips for visitors

Are you and your family thinking about a trip to the Grand Canyon?

If so, read my article about "Free Things to do at the Grand Canyon." Have fun!

Famous visitors to the Grand Canyon

Did you know that President Barack Obama and his family visited the Grand Canyon a while back? Check out my article and read about how much fun you can have at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Like to hike out west?

If you've got a hankerin' for hiking, you better be prepared before you go.

Consider buying my book: Long Trail, Pack Light: Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Grand Canyon Trails. Check it out at Amazon.

And then go have fun hiking!

Book about life at the Grand Canyon

Headed to the Grand Canyon this year? If so, make sure to purchase a copy of my book, Hermits Rest, about life at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

You can purchase the book at Amazon.com. Have fun at the Grand Canyon!