Affordability. On the whole, Sedona can be a lot more expensive than Flagstaff. Hotels and resorts can range up to over $1000 a night, although there are some that can be much more affordable at around a little over $100 a night depending on the season and day of the […]
The Colorado River, which flows through the canyon, drains water from seven states, but the feature we know as Grand Canyon is entirely in Arizona. Most of the Grand Canyon lies within Grand Canyon National Park and is managed by the National Park Service. What is the difference between Grand […]
Your Best 3 Days in Grand Canyon Hike the Rim Trail At Dawn. Breakfast at El Tovar Hotel. Visit Downtown Grand Canyon. Learn From the Experts. See an Overlooked Overlook. Get Inside the Canyon. Or Let a Mule Do the Walking. Road Trip to Desert View. How long do people […]
2 hours and 15 minutes each. The train travels almost due north to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The trip measures 65 miles and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes each way—45 minutes faster than in 1901 when the train made its first trip. The train departs […]
Spending five days in Arizona allows you to see the main attractions without having to rush from place to place. That is enough time to visit sites like the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, and Montezuma Castle National Monument. What is the best month to go to Arizona? The […]
It’s one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. The Hoover Dam may seem unimpressive to those who have never seen it, but for those who have, it’s clear why it’s considered one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. Is it worth it to go […]
about 5 hours. However, to drive between them through the park, over the Colorado River and loop around the canyon, you have to travel 215 miles or about 5 hours. That’s just one small way to understand the immensity of this incredible place. How long does it take to go […]
The air distance between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon West Rim is about 130 miles, so a helicopter ride takes about 40 minutes. If you visit the Grand Canyon South Rim (national park) instead, you’ll have to fly there by airplane, which will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes. […]
November – December. Enjoy Flagstaff’s beautiful winter wonderland! Bring warm pants, a winter coat, gloves, boots and heavy socks. Nights are cold, with temperatures warming up during the day. Layering is key and snow is possible. Is there usually snow in Flagstaff in December? The average sliding 31-day snowfall during […]
It costs nothing to visit Hoover Dam. There is a charge to take a tour and see the visitor center. Admission to the visitor center is included with a tour, or can be purchased separately. Can I see Hoover Dam without a tour? Yes, you can walk around the Dam. […]
THE PERFECT YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION. At 7,000 feet (2,135 meters) elevation, Flagstaff is located in the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world. However, ecosystems spanning piñon-juniper studded plateaus, high desert, green alpine forest and barren tundra can all be found within the Flagstaff area. What is the high desert […]
The West Rim offers the Grand Canyon West Rim Trail, a 12.8-mile trail that features a river and is suitable for all skill levels. The Highpoint Hike at Guano Point has slightly rough terrain and is worth the walk to see some of the most beautiful views of Grand Canyon […]
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas Downtown and arriving at Grand Canyon National Park Amtrak Bus Stop via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Station and Flagstaff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m. Do you […]
Most visitors to the Grand Canyon fly into Las Vegas or Phoenix. There’s also a small airport in Flagstaff, just an hour from the South Rim, and some North Rim travelers fly into Salt Lake City. No matter where you land you’ll need to rent a car, as public transit […]
Most Sedona visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport because it is the closest major International airport to Sedona; just over 2 hours’ drive (119 miles). It’s one of the busiest airports in the world with over 35 million visitors each year. Is Phoenix or Flagstaff closer to Sedona? Getting […]