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Grand Canyon Itinerary: 2 PERFECT Days in the South Rim
If you only have two days in the Grand Canyon, don’t fret! We were surprised at just how much we were able to fit in each day, specifically in the South Rim (the most popular rim). Below, you’ll find our 2-Day Grand Canyon Itinerary to optimize your time spent at the park. We’ve balanced each…
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The BEST Way to Spend One Day in the Grand Canyon
If you only have one day in the Grand Canyon, chances are you want to maximize your time to see the views and get experiences with the most bang for your buck. Although we visited Grand Canyon National Park for several weeks ourselves, we’ve explored just about everywhere on the South Rim, which means we…
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19 BEST Books to Read About the Grand Canyon
We recently went on a spectacular 10-day rafting trip down the Colorado River and picked up a few books about the Grand Canyon to read in our downtime. This has quickly become one of our favorite rituals whenever we visit a national park. To inspire you to do the same, we’ve rounded up 19 book…
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15 BEST Hikes in Grand Canyon (Ranked Easy to Hard)
If you’re planning a trip to Grand Canyon National Park, chances are you’re going to go hiking at one point or another. And in a park as vast and challenging as the Grand Canyon, it’s essential to know what you’re getting into before starting any trail, especially when dealing with trails that go past the…
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13 TOP Things to Do at Grand Canyon South Rim
If you’re wondering what to do at Grand Canyon’s South Rim, you’ve come to the right place! Although a park as large as the Grand Canyon can be overwhelming to plan a trip to, sticking to the South Rim (the most popular area) makes visiting this park all the easier. We’ve spent 3 weeks exploring…
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15+ BEST Grand Canyon Sunrise & Sunset Viewpoints (South Rim)
Figure out the best (and worst) places to watch the sunrise and sunset from in the Grand Canyon with our guide! We spent 3 weeks exploring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, watching the sunrise and sunset from various locations to give you our best recommendations. Whether you’re just starting to plan your trip…
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ULTIMATE Guide to Helicopter Tours in the Grand Canyon
Experience the Grand Canyon’s majesty from above with a helicopter tour departing from the South Rim, Las Vegas, or Grand Canyon West. Tours range from 25 to 90 minutes, costing $279 to $739 per person, offering unique aerial perspectives of the canyon’s deepest sections, the Colorado River, and surrounding landscapes. Maverick Helicopters, Papillon, and Five…
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11 MUST-DO Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon
One of the most popular ways to experience Grand Canyon National Park is by exploring its day hikes! Lucky for you, there are plenty of trails in the Grand Canyon that can be completed in anywhere from 1 hour to 8 hours. From the flat Rim Trail to the steep hike down to Ooh Ahh…
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EXACTLY What to Expect Rafting the Grand Canyon (Our 10-Day Motor Trip)
Rafting the Grand Canyon is a once-in-a-lifetime trip! In this post, we explain what to expect from such an adventure as we recount our commercial 10-day motorized rafting trip going down the Colorado River in April 2026. We discuss everything from pre-trip orientation and the start at Lee’s Ferry to the general itinerary, attractions, rapids,…
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Saguaro National Park Itinerary: 1, 2, or 3 Days!
Explore Saguaro National Park with flexible one, two, or three-day itineraries covering both the scenic east and west districts. Hike Wasson Peak, drive the Cactus Forest Loop, visit petroglyphs, and experience the park’s dark skies. Includes tips on best visiting times, accommodations, and what to pack for Arizona’s iconic saguaro cacti landscape.
