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
May 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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
May 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]