Volcanoes of Northern Arizona, by Wendell A. Duffel

Best for the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon route

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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