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10 Epic THINGS TO DO IN The Grand Canyon

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Visit the Desert View Watchtower

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Designed by one of the southwest's most influential architects, Mary Colter West, Desert View Watchtower was constructed in 1932 and remains in place today.

Ride a Mule into the Grand Canyon

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One of the most adventurous things to do at the Grand Canyon is riding a mule down into the canyon itself, perhaps all the way to the bottom if you're up for it.

Drive Hermit Road

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Located on the West Rim, Hermit Road holds some of the best viewpoints and overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park.

Hike the South Kaibab Trail

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What makes this trail incredible is the dramatic views available here unlike any other trail in the park.

Visit the North rIM

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The North Rim is situated at a higher elevation than the south, less crowded, more forested, more laid back, and has more wildlife.

Catch a Sunrise at Point Imperial

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Point Imperial is the highest of all the North Rim overlooks at 8,803 feet and the highest point in Grand Canyon National Park.

Catch a Sunset at Cape Royal

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As the southernmost viewpoint on the North Rim, Cape Royal has the greatest panoramas of any of the overlooks.

Hike the Famous Bright Angel  Trail

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The Bright Angel Trail is the ultimate Grand Canyon trail and one of the greatest, most famous trails in the entire world.

Soak in the Views from Mather Point

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Stepping out onto Mather Point for the first time and getting "the view" of the Grand Canyon is a right of passage for every national park lover out there.

Sunset from Desert View

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From Desert View you can see all the way down to the Colorado River in the distance. During sunset the canyon lights up with vivid hues of red and purple that seem to last forever.

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