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Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tour: “Waitin’ for the Bus” or “Gimme a Ticket for an Aeroplane?”
Good morning travelers. Las Vegas Grand Canyon tours seem to be the “Topic of the Week” on the Grand Canyon travel forums and our friends from “Down Under” are heading up the herd. Today’s TripAdvisor forum thread debates whether to tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus or plane. PinkStarz77 from…
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How far is the skywalk from the South Rim?
While a GrandCanyon. com visitor was on this page https://grandcanyon. com/planning/south-rim-planning/ asked: While a GrandCanyon. com/planning/south-rim-planning/ asked: “What should we expect during our visit in January? ” The reply highlighted that winter storm impacts at the south rim can significantly affect both accessibility and visibility. Visitors were advised to check weather forecasts and park alerts…
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Grand Canyon Cell Phone Coverage
Yes, there is cell service at Grand Canyon National Park, but coverage is limited to developed areas. As of October 2025, Verizon has the best coverage with 96.93% connectivity at Grand Canyon Village and 5G service at major South Rim viewpoints. Cell service drops within 0.5 miles on all trails descending into the canyon. Understanding…
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Pet Friendly Grand Canyon Hotels and Other Tips for Traveling With Pets
Good morning, travelers – or shall I say “woof?” Today’s Grand Canyon vacation planning question revolves around Grand Canyon hotels, in particular, are any of them pet-friendly? ‘sativabaker’ writes: I’m headed to the Grand Canyon last minute on my way to San Diego. Where should I stay? Flagstaff? I’m a 21 year old female going…
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Details of 1956 Airplane Crash Grand Canyon
In April of 2012 a book with a different view of the deadly 1956 air crash over Grand Canyon was published. Its author, Mike Nelson, had multiple reasons for researching and writing this remarkable document. Among them was the fact that his uncle had lost his life in that disaster. The book introduces new facts…
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Trip Report: Las Vegas to Lake Powell and Back in 1 Day!
Good morning travelers! This weekend we received an e-mail from a customer who sought out our advice on visiting Lake Powell from Las Vegas. Normally, we’d be all for that, but this particular gent only had one day to work with. I desperately tried to talk him out of it – after all, it takes…
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I am looking for 1 day or half day rafting near the Grand Canyon
April 9, 2012 Visitor – Hi Alley, I am looking for a 1 day or half day rafting near the Grand Canyon Visitor- Probably in June. Alley – Smooth water (no rapids) or white water (yes rapids)? Visitor – Rapids are fine Alley – We have a 1-day white water raft trip departing out of…
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What else is there to do on the north rim vs south rim?
A GrandCanyon.com visitor conversation: (19:17:17) Visitor – I am trying to plan my trip for this June. (19:17:28) Rita – Hi, what can I help you with? (19:17:36) Visitor – I’m driving from Los Angeles in a camper. There will be 9 people. Our first time there. (19:17:59) Rita – OK, are you looking for campgrounds at the South Rim?…
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What side of the Grand Canyon do you recommend south side or north side?
April 10, 2012 (16:04:24) Visitor – Sure, thanks… What side of the Grand Canyon do you recommend south side or north side..? (16:04:50) Alley – South Rim for first time visitors. More hotels, more Grand Canyon views. (16:07:13) Visitor – Camp grounds ? Do we need reservation for campsite? (16:07:46) Alley – It is strongly recommended if you’re traveling…
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The 1956 Air Disaster Lecture
Grand Canyon South Rim Sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association, the Canyon Country Lecture Series brings you the “Grand Canyon Air Disaster – Fifty Years Later” on Friday, June 30th. The 50th Anniversary of the collision of two commercial airlines over the Grand Canyon. Scheduled to held at the Shrine of the Ages from 5:30-7:30PM…
