road trips
The top 6 road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National ParkMar 29, 2024 • 6 min read
With Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, LA and even Salt Lake City as starting points, here are the best road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park Travel Stories
- family travelGrand Canyon National Park with kids: 7 top things to do
Mar 24, 2023 • 6 min read
From where to stay to where to hike, here's how to make the most of your family's Grand Canyon National Park adventure.
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campingGrand Canyon National Park is geological and human history writ large
Sep 14, 2021 • 6 min read
Arizona's famous canyon and its surrounding national park offer visual beauty and natural quiet. Learn more about its history and what it's like to visit now.
- wildlife and natureA descent into the Grand Canyon in the low season
Feb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
A 101-year-old national park in a two-billion-year-old landscape, Arizona's mighty Grand Canyon takes on a new majesty when dusted with snow.
- wildlife and natureHere’s what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Western USA
Feb 25, 2020 • 5 min read
The scale of the canyons and mountains in Western USA is intimidating. Let Lonely Planet Experiences help you see the highlights with a local guide.
- sportsBest experiences in the Grand Canyon to book now
Dec 17, 2019 • 5 min read
There are many ways to get to know this famous natural landmarks, but they book up fast. Here's our list of the best so you can start planning.
- wildlife and natureStellar views: stargazing in the Southwest USA
Jul 16, 2019 • 5 min read
The deserts and wide open spaces of the Southwest USA are among the darkest places in America and offer some of the country's best possibilities for…
- wildlife and natureMaking waves: the American Southwest’s best river trips
Feb 7, 2019 • 6 min read
There’s something about the simplicity and flow of a river that transcends time and space. A river always has a beginning and an end. But what happens in…
