Rim Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
General things to know: Some sections of the Rim Trail take you close to the edge of sheer cliffs with no guardrails. Watch your children. The rim trail between Hermits Rest and Bright Angel Trailhead has some of the best views and fewest people.
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 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!
Plants and Animals - Grand Canyon Trust
Oct 30, 2024 · Caring for plants and animals that call the Colorado Plateau homeFrom pikas on alpine ridglines to rattlesnakes in desert canyons, the Colorado Plateau is home to an incredible array of wild creatures. We work to make sure native species have the habitats, water, and space they need to thrive. Sometimes we use clipboards and data sheets. Other times we use shovels.
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.
Protecting the Grand Canyonlands - Environmental Conservation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau conservation and environmental advocacy.
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.
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.
Hiking the Grand Canyon
Experience the Grand Canyon on footGrand Canyon National Park tops bucket lists across the world. Whether you catch a sunrise from the rim, hike into its depths, or sleep beneath a ribbon of stars, the Grand Canyon invites us to learn, share, and recharge. Find out how to make the most of your trip to Grand Canyon National Park, and join us …
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?