Bright Angel Campground - Grand Canyon Trust
Reservations/permits. Camping below the rim in the Grand Canyon requires a backcountry permit, which you can get up to four months in advance of your trip.The park receives about 30,000 requests for backcountry permits each year but issues around 13,000 permits — the earlier you start planning, the better!
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument - Grand Canyon Trust
Visiting the monument. Most people visiting the monument today come to see The Wave, Buckskin Gulch, and Paria Canyon, which are all located in the northwest part of the monument generally called Coyote Buttes.These incredibly scenic features, with their vibrant colors and intriguing forms, attract photographers, artists, and tourists alike.
Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
Directions. The Bright Angel trailhead is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim just west of the Bright Angel Lodge near the beginning of the West Rim road shuttle stop.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Grand Canyon Trust
Visiting the monument. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a small park, and a convenient detour, on your way to or from Grand Canyon National Park.Stretch your legs on the several short trails (each a mile or shorter) and explore this arid volcanic field.
How Glen Canyon Dam Works - Grand Canyon Trust
Jan 31, 2024 · Glen Canyon Dam flooded over 180 miles of the Colorado River to form Lake Powell and provide power. How does the dam work?
Geology Rocks: Grand Canyon Rock Layers
Guest post by Lisa Winters "Know The Canyon's History, Study Rocks Made By Time, Very Slowly." The line above is a useful mnemonic; the first letter of each word represents the first letter of each rock layer in the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Camping Guide
Guest post by Lisa Winters. Make your visit to Grand Canyon National Park unforgettable by camping beneath the stars. Whether you want to save money, connect with nature, or make perfectly gooey s’mores, camping is a great way to experience the Grand Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Cattle grazing takes a toll. The endless expanses of slickrock in Grand Staircase seem like unlikely places for cattle to graze. But cattle roam across more than 95 percent of the monument, destroying biological soil crusts, introducing invasive species, eroding stream banks, and trampling sensitive species.
The Colorado River 101 - Grand Canyon Trust
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of agriculture, powers dams that supply electricity to the western U.S., and is the heart of the recreation and tourism economies in the region.
Havasupai Gardens| Grand Canyon | Grand Canyon Trust
Description. Over 3,000 vertical feet below the south rim of the Grand Canyon, a green ribbon of cottonwood trees marks Havasupai Gardens, a lush oasis with flowing water and shade.Native Americans lived and farmed here for thousands of years