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 [...]

Driving Conditions: Los Angeles to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

The South Rim of the Canyon (the most popular and easiest to get to place on the edge of the Canyon) is a 500 mile, 8 hour drive from Los Angeles if the weather is good and you don’t stop to take pictures. Los Angeles to Barstow Interstate 15 climbs up and over a small [...]

Driving Conditions: Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim

Allow at least 4.5 hours for this 275 mile trip, but don’t forget to leave time for photos at Hoover Dam, and a few other spots along the way.  Williams, Arizona, a small town about an hour away from the South Rim is a great place to stop for lunch. There are a couple of [...]