The majority of the canyon's services and facilities – campgrounds, lodges, guided tours, etc. – are located on the popular South Rim. Because the Grand Canyon is a national park, be aware ...

The South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park on Oct. 22, 2022. The only way to reach the South Kaibab trailhead is by foot or park shuttle.

Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona honors Native Americans and prohibits uranium mining on nearly 1 million acres.

Tribal leaders in Arizona say they hope to persuade the Biden administration to create protections for areas adjacent to the Grand Canyon, which they consider sacred. Skip to Article.

Uranium extraction had already been restricted in the area, which Native tribes consider sacred, but the moratorium was set to expire in 2032. Mr. Biden’s designation will make it permanent.