The Grand Canyon Journal

The canyon, in depth

Articles that go past the logistics — the geology, the history and the places along the canyon.

Planning a visit instead? Start with the practical guides.

Layered red and grey buttes of the Grand Canyon stretching to the horizon from the South Rim

Grand Canyon Weather: What Each Season Brings to the Rims and the River

Grand Canyon weather by season: why the South Rim, the North Rim and Phantom Ranch feel like three different climates, when the monsoon storms come, how much snow falls, and when to go.

The Colorado River running past green shrubs between high canyon walls at sunset

Nature

Hiking the Grand Canyon: Trails, Distances and How to Stay Safe

Hiking the Grand Canyon from the South and North Rims: the Rim Trail, Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails compared, current closures, summer heat, water, permits and how far to go in a day.

Deep side canyons and flat-topped mesas seen from the canyon's West Rim

Places

Things to Do at the Grand Canyon: South Rim Sights, Drives, Walks and Tours

The best things to do at the Grand Canyon: South Rim viewpoints, the Yavapai Geology Museum and Trail of Time, the historic village, Hermit Road, Desert View Watchtower, mule rides, rafting and the Skywalk.

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