In preparation for winter, Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will begin day-use operations Oct. 16.. The National Parks Service said the Grand Canyon Lodge will close Oct. 16 and will not ...

Grand Canyon National Park is a must-visit — here's what you need to know before you go. ... winter can be an extra-special (and quiet) time at the South Rim.

Farther down the list of the top 20 deadliest national parks in winter were two more Arizona sites: Saguaro National Park at No. 15 and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at No. 19.

For the past 22 years, late November or early December has meant vacation time with a wonderful group of friends. Teresa and Ben Hefner, Cathy and Mike Lehman, and Debbie and Robert Trent all went ...

In Grand Canyon National Park, ... During the slower winter months, ... Around 40,000 people a year backpack into the canyon for overnight stays that can vary from one night to several weeks.

It’s rare that a national park offers a designated bike path along its most iconic sights, but at the Grand Canyon, visitors can spin for roughly 13 miles along the park’s dreamy South Rim vistas.

In a summer of deadly heat for hikers in the Southwest, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park use a pioneering approach of aggressive messaging and outreach to prevent disaster on the trails.