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philh
Explorer II
Dec 29, 2021

How to see grand canyon

Next fall we are leaving MI after labor day, looking to wander over to montana, and then down to grand canyon. This will be the first retirement big trip, and plan to continue the trip to FL. Kind of a big loop from MI to FL for the winter.

How, what, and Where, do I visit the grand canyon?
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    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Dec 29, 2021
    The north rim closes early because of snow so the south rim is where you need to go. Tho I was a north rim promoter for years we did the south rim this year and I have to admit it has better views. Drive the road to the east entrance and stop at the viewpoint pull outs and get out and walk around at each. At the main village walk the the rim trail. If you are very fit then take some of the trails off the rim trail but they can be strenuously steep.
    We boondocked for 5 days in the surrounding National Forest. There was plenty of room but we were there early in the season in April. Before the big mobs arrive. Maybe the crowds will diminish by Fall.

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