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The Grand Canyon, located in the Colorado Plateau of Arizona, is one of the most beautiful and most visited sites in the United States. Seeing the Grand Canyon in person is a dream of many and if you’re lucky enough to go to the Grand Canyon, you should know that there are many ways to see the Grand Canyon, ranging from a hike to a helicopter.
1. Plan for your visit to the Grand Canyon by getting information from National Park Service website and the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce website. Order travel brochures and maps to help you see the Grand Canyon.
2. Stop by a visitor’s center once you arrive at the Grand Canyon. For the South Rim, the main visitor’s center is Canyon View Information Plaza, located near Mather Point. For the North Rim, the main visitor’s center is the North Rim Visitor’s Center. Both centers can provide you with maps and literature as well as additional information on visiting the canyon.
3. Drive your car around the Grand Canyon. You can see several parts and scenic spots of the Grand Canyon from the car. Desert View Drive on the South Rim is one location, as is Point Imperial on the North Rim. Find specific details about car routes and scenic viewpoints online.
4. Take a day hike on a trail at the Grand Canyon. There are many trails on both the North and South Rims of the canyon. Some of these are even handicapped accessible. There’s a list of trails on the National Park Service website, along with specific information about each trail. Read the rest of this entry »