Attractions between Phoenix and Grand Canyon South Rim

The drive from Phoenix to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is lined with natural areas and a few cultural sites, very much worth scheduling a little additional time to see.  Here’s a description of the most prominent ones. Agua Fria National Monument Badger Springs Road (exit 256) continues past the parking area to [...]

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Driving Conditions: Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim

Be prepared for some great scenery along all three legs of this trip (I-17 to Flagstaff, Flagstaff to Valle, and Valle to the South Rim) but also plan ahead for the driving conditions including traffic, steep hills, weather, and a few empty stretches of road.  Allow at least 4 hours for a straight shot, but [...]

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Volcanoes of Northern Arizona, by Wendell A. Duffel

Best for the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon route