posted by Traveller on Dec 7

Thinking of a Grand Canyon vacation, but do not know where is the Grand Canyon located? Then do not worry, you will find your answer here. Taking a trip to Grand Canyon is something worth considering.Where is the Grand Canyon located? Grand Canyon National Park is located entirely within the state of Arizona, USA.  To have a clearly picture as to where is the Grand Canyon located, please visit the Grand Canyon Map.After looking at the map of Grand Canyon, I hope by now, you will know exactly where is the Grand Canyon Located. Below are some information about the Grand Canyon for your Grand Canyon travel planning.The Grand Canyon National Park has captivated many people with its spectacular views and vastness. The most visited is the Grand Canyon South Rim and Grand Canyon North Rim.   Many people flock to catch a glimpse of this intriguing scenery.  Without disappointment, the astounding Grand Canyon Park overwhelms every first time visitor and continues to stay in the minds of those who had seen it.  Indeed, no photograph or description can truly show the vastness of this great place. Due to the enormity of the place, most of the visitors struggle to capture the best view of the Grand Canyon Park they could find.  As they move from one viewpoint to another, they try to obtain the finest view that could help describe the entire Grand Canyon National Park.  The visitors usually stay for about two to three hours in the canyon, spending their time enjoying the stunning views and great surroundings.  Besides viewing the place, you can choose to involve in some activities such as the, Grand Canyon mule, or Grand Canyon hiking and have a better experience of the place.  For example, you can hike or ride a mule to travel along the trails in the canyon.  You can also choose to stay in one of the camps at the campgrounds.The Grand Canyon South Rim is more popular and has more visitors than the Grand Canyon North Rim.  One of the reasons is that it is easier to get to the Grand Canyon South Rim than the Grand Canyon North Rim.  Another reason is that the Grand Canyon South Rim provides more visitors’ facilities.  These facilities are mainly housed in Grand Canyon Village at the Grand Canyon South Rim.  Most of the lodges and restaurants are also found there.  Traveling along the roads on both rims, visitors can enjoy astounding views from designated viewing spots at strategic locations.  There are hiking trails that starts from both the South and North Rims down into the canyon.  If you want to, you can hike from one rim to the other.  It takes at least about two days to complete the journey.

At the Grand Canyon South Rim, there are usually huge crowds of visitors during summer.  At winter, it becomes a more quiet and peaceful place.  The Grand Canyon North Rim has significantly fewer visitors than the Grand Canyon South Rim and is much cooler.  The Grand Canyon North Rim is usually closed during winter, from mid-October to mid-May. 

Grand Canyon West Rim. The Grand Canyon Skywalk opens to the general public on Mar 2007.  The Grand Canyon Skywalk is located at the Grand Canyon West Rim.  This is another attraction you can give a try.  The Grand Canyon Skywalk is shaped like a horseshoe with glass walkway.  The entrance to Grand Canyon Skywalk is $25.  

This Grand Canyon Walkway is at a height of 4,000ft (1,200m) above the floor of the Grand Canyon. This glass bridge protrudes some 65ft (20 m) beyond the edge of the canyon. You can image the thrill of walking on the glass bridge. If you drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Skywalk, the distance is 120 miles (190 km).

How is weather in Grand Canyon ? Summer in Grand Canyon South Rim can be hot and very crowded. However, temperature can be below freezing at night between late October and April. Temperature at the Grand Canyon can vary so much and very fast. So, to prepare yourself for the unexpected, it is good that you prepare yourself or dress in layers. The average Grand Canyon weather temperature as are follows. Take it as a guide only and do check the actual daily weather.
 
Grand Canyon weather (Grand Canyon South Rim): High Average
Jan (oF) : 41 | Feb (oF) :45 | Mar (oF) : 51
Apr (oF) : 60 | May (oF) : 70 | June (oF) :81
July (oF) : 84 | Aug (oF) :82 | Sept (oF) :  76
Oct(oF) :65 | Nov (oF) : 52 | Dec (oF) :43

Grand Canyon weather (Grand Canyon South Rim):  Low Average
Jan (oF) : 18 | Feb (oF) :21 | Mar (oF) :25
Apr (oF) : 32 | May (oF) : 39 | June (oF) :47
July (oF) : 54 | Aug (oF) :53 | Sept (oF) : 47
Oct(oF) :36 | Nov (oF) : 27 | Dec (oF) :20

Grand Canyon weather (Grand Canyon North Rim): High Average
Jan (oF) : 37 | Feb (oF) :39 | Mar (oF) : 44
Apr (oF) : 53 | May (oF) : 62 | June (oF) :73
July (oF) : 77 | Aug (oF) :75 | Sept (oF) : 69
Oct(oF) :59 | Nov (oF) : 46 | Dec (oF) :40

Grand Canyon weather (Grand Canyon North Rim):  Low Average
Jan (oF) : 16 | Feb (oF) :18 | Mar (oF) :21
Apr (oF) : 29 | May (oF) : 34 | June (oF) :40
July (oF) : 46 | Aug (oF) :45 | Sept (oF) : 39
Oct(oF) :31 | Nov (oF) : 24 | Dec (oF) :20

So, how do you find the weather in Grand Canyon? Hope that the above information will help you decide when if the best time for you to visit the Niagara Falls.

Grand Canyon Winter.  Grand Canyon North Rim and all its facilities are closed from mid-October to mid May because it receives so much snow that made it inaccessible. So if you plan to visit the Grand Canyon North Rim during this period, you will have to reschedule it.

Grand Canyon Mule. The Grand Canyon Mule is another great outdoor adventure. This outdoor activity was incepted in 1904 and since then, the Grand Canyon Mule ride have been one of the most popular Grand Canyon adventure. Riding on the Grand Canyon Mule enjoying magnificent views is wonderful, however, do not take it lightly as this is a rather demanding adventure. Thousands of people undertake the Grand Canyon Mule trip annually and is in high demand.  It was told that booking of can be of up to two years. There is a two day trip and a one day trip. There is an overnight stay for the two day trip. Is the Grand Canyon Mule ride for you?

Grand Canyon Hiking. Grand Canyon hiking is also another popular activity. The most popular Grand Canyon hiking is the day hikes which involve the descent into the canyon on the well-maintained Bright Angel Trail and to the Hermits Rest. If you attempt to hike, please bring enough drinking water. If you just want some easy stroll, you can try the relatively level and easy trail that follow the edge of the canyon. There is one long Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon South Rim. At the Grand Canyon North Rim, you can try the Transept Trail. This is an easy 1-mile hike. Some Grand Canyon hiking trails at the inner Canyon are; Widforss Trail, Transept Trail, North Kaibab Trail, Uncle Jim Trail, Ken Patrick Trail, Cliff Spring Trail, Cape Final Trail, Tonto West Trail, Boucher Trail, Dripping Spring Trail, Hermit Trail, Tonto Trail, Bright Angel Trail, River Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Grandview Trail, New Hance Trail, Tonto East Trail, Tanner Trail, Beamer Trail, Clear Creek Trail.

Train To Grand Canyon. If you want to take a train to Grand Canyon, you can take the Grand Canyon Railway. The train runs for 65 miles from Williams to the heart of the Grand Canyon Village. This is a scenic ride where you will see part of the desert scrubland, pine forest and is fun and memorable.

Grand Canyon Airport. The Grand Canyon National Park Airport is located Tusayan, six miles south of the canyon rim. The Grand Canyon Airport is primarily used by flight-seeing tour companies. The Grand Canyon Airport also received scheduled flights from Las Vegas. So, this is another option you can consider for your Grand Canyon vacation planning.

Hotels near Grand Canyon. Some Hotels near Grand Canyon you can consider are; Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar, Kachina Lodge, Maswik Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Yavapai Lodge. The best of Grand Canyon Suites is the Buckey O’Neill Suite of Bridge Angel Lodge. Some other  Grand Canyon hotels at Tusayan are; Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, The Grand Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn & suites Canyon Plaza, Red Feather Lodge, Seven Mile Lodge.  Be warned that demand far exceeds supply in the high season. So, if you plan to stay in one of these hotels near Grand Canyon, do plan early. Check it out for more Hotels near Grand Canyon :

Indeed, the Grand Canyon National Park has captivated many people with its spectacular views and vastness. By now, you should have a better idea of this wonderful place. So, do consider to visit the astounding Grand Canyon Park.

Picture Reference:The Grand Canyon Skywalk pictures are taken from Wikipedia.  The pictures are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SkywalkFromOutsideLedge.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Canyonandskywalk.jpg

The maps are taken from Google Maps.