Experience the Grand Canyon Without the Crowds
by Michell Cinzio
http://www.azgrandcanyon.com
If you wish to enjoy the Grand Canyon, without the stress it
involves, avoid the South Rim. How can you possibly enjoy
the beauty and grandeur that is before your eyes when you
have crowds pushing their way to steal a better view all
around you? The only way to avoid the crowds is to accept
the fact that there is much more to the Grand Canyon than
the South Rim.
In fact, the North Rim, the West Rim, and Torroweap are
three other places where you can enjoy the Grand Canyon with
fewer people and less bother. They have their own
attractions, and are far less crowded than the perpetually
overcrowded South Rim. If you plan your trip carefully you
can better enjoy one of the natural wonders of the world.
The North Rim is cooler than the South rim owing to the fact
that it has a higher elevation and is located further north.
It gives a very quaintly beautiful view of the Canyon. The
Evergreen forests bordering the North Rim make the trails
easier and more enjoyable. You won't have to bear the
difficult 100 degrees temperature of the summer months that
prevails at the South Rim.
The North Rim offers a variety of accommodations for
visitors. You can rent a cabin right near the edge, plus
there are many campsites available, too. There is also a
large and comfortable lodge with rustic hotel rooms, as well
as a restaurant and a bar located at the North Rim, and a
gift shop. However, you must plan your visit in summer
because the North Rim is closed from October to April
(sometimes May), depending on the severity of winter.
The West Rim is even less crowded that the North Rim. There
is a ranch located on the edge, known as the Grand Canyon
West Ranch. It offers beautiful accommodations in cabins or
even in teepees. Additionally, there are natural springs
nearby and it contains a launch pad for a hot air balloon
ride. The beautiful vista can be thoroughly enjoued in this
out of the way spot.
Torroweap is practically deserted anytime you go. This
section of the Grand Canyon is a spur very close to the
Utah border with Arizona. The reason so few people venture
out to Torroweap is the fact that it is so out of the way.
You have to drive into the Arizona Strip District and turn
onto a very poorly maintained county road. You bump over it
for an hour at a slow pace before coming to the edge of
the canyon.
You have to be careful at Torroweap because there are no
fences and no warning signs. There is just the sheer expanse
of the canyon. Occasionally, you may get faint hints of
other people's visit to this spot. The scenery is
breathtaking. Even the hour-long bumpy ride is richly
compensated by the view of dramatic red cliffs and bright
blue sky. However, you will need to concentrate on the road
lest you drive off the edge.
The Grand Canyon is truly a site worth seeing, and for
maximum enjoyment, it should be seen without crowds. By
going to the North Rim, the West Rim, or to Torroweap, you
can have truly moving experience that has nothing to do
with being pushed by crowds.
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