Snowman9000 wrote:
Which rim is preferred in late May?
North Rim will be much quieter. The snow is gone already.
South Rim has more to do, many more viewpoints that are easily accessible, the free shuttle and BIG crowds.
For your first visit I'd highly suggest the South Rim. That's where the majority of photos you see in advertising are taken. That's not to say there aren't beautiful views from the North Rim - there are - but there are more places to take in the full canyon views from the South Rim.
We've been to both rims many times and have hundreds of photos. Now we prefer the North Rim just to chill out and relax.
