The WOW way to do the GRAND CANYON??

[Red Rox]

I hope Janna knows how to find her parents' home. The North Rim is about 200 miles and 4 hours by car from the South Rim. And yes, all of the places she described and urged you to visit are indeed at the South Rim, not the North Rim.

 

[shagnut]

My neighbor and I are going to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon while we are in St George. We really lucked up at got a 2 br cabin ON THE RIM !!! OMG am I excited. I have been to the No Rim once about 25 yrs ago and I've always thought it was awesome. I've been on every rim except for where the skywalk is. shaggy

 

[honeybunney]

mule ride

I've done the overnight mule ride about 10 years ago. We stayed overnight at the lodge on the rim so that we can get up early enough to ride the mule in the morning. They will weigh you because there is a weight limit of 200lbs. It was about six hours down the Canyon with a lunch box provided and then we got hosed down before moving on. It got pretty hot there. They want you to wear a brim hat, bandana to cover the mouth because of dust and long sleeve cotton shirt to protect from the sun. At the Phantom Ranch, they serve family style dinner and breakfast. It was pretty good. It took about four hours to get back up. It was the way to go to see the many tiers of the Canyon like a wedding cake. Recommend it for younger people since it can be taxing on your back and legs. Also, if you plan to book it for summer you will need to make reservation about a year in advance. But seeing the Grand Canyon is definitely a WOW factor. A must see in one's life time.

 

[Zac495]

I will tell you more when I return (leaving today) but it sure was wow. The only bad part was when I fell and tumbled down part of the Bright Angel Trail. NO - I wasn't drinking - LOL. I'm just a klutz! I saw mule droppings along the way - think that looks scary,but obviously they are safer than riding me. :hysterical: