GordonThree wrote:
My honest advice, skip the grand canyon. sure it's pretty, but it's a tourist magnet. there'll be millions of people there.
you'll be driving through Utah, which is where the GC starts. Between Arches, Canyon Lands, Bryce and Zion you'll see way more beauty than the GC, and a lot closer up. Sure there'll be crowds but not like there will be at the GC. After Zion it's a short drive to Vegas if you want that hustle-bustle.
As a resident of the Grand Canyon State with multiple visits to the canyon - I respectfully disagree. The GC is awe inspiring and cannot be compared to anything else. If you prefer to avoid crowds associated with camping in the park, staying in Williams AZ and taking the Grand Canyon railroad is an option. It is a fun experience in many ways and you can walk to the canyon edge from the train depot.
