Grand Canyon National Park
North Rim

Description:The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the nation's most visited travel destinations. The [(Grand Canyon - North Rim)] is separated from the South Rim by the mighty [(Colorado River)] that formed this great wonder. The cascading water has been scouring out layers of stone for thousands of years to sculpture the beauty of the Grand Canyon. The North Rim is not as well known as the south but it offers more magnificent, yet accessible panoramic vistas and fewer visitors than the South Rim. It is worth the investment in time and energy to go to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Services are found outside the park at [(Jacob Lake Lodge)], the [(Country Store)] across from the [(Kaibab Lodge)], and in the park at the [(North Rim Village)]. They offer groceries, camping supplies, gasoline and other necessary gear and services needed by the public.

The Grand Canyon is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is a destination that should not be bypassed when you are visiting the Southern Utah's Park Central Country. Picture ponderosa pine, aspen, mule deer, wild turkey and vast meadows surrounded by towering multi-colored formations and plunging chasms. Spectacular [(Vistas)] of the canyons thousands of feet below are accessed by motor vehicles at [(Point Imperial)] and [(Cape Royal)]. Back country roads and campgrounds on the Kiabab Forest offer additional outdoor vistas and activity experiences for a wide choice recreational opportunities. All this makes up the dramatic beauty of the Grand Canyon. If your heart is for adventure, [(click)] for travel plan descriptions that will detail multi-day itineraries of things to see and do on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Season: Unlike [(Bryce)] and [(Zion)], the North Rim is closed to automobile traffic in the winter. This section of the Grand Canyon National Park is open from mid-May to mid-October or until the heavy snows close the roads.

Location: Accessible 78 miles south of Kanab, Utah on [(Byway 89A then 67)] through the Kaibab Forest on superbly maintained highways. Roads to the major lookouts along the North Rim are also easy to follow and are well marked.

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Public Attraction Information	Area Map	Photographic Gallery	Visitor Information
Accomodations	Food & Beverages	Shopping	Local Transportation