The Top 20 FAQ's About The Grand Canyon - Part II By Alley Keosheyan At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

In Part I of The Top 20 FAQ's About the Grand Canyon, we answered the questions most commonly asked about how to get to the Grand Canyon, and which side to get to. In Part II, we address where to stay and where to go once you're there, as well as answer what is probably Grand Canyon.com's #1 FAQ.

5. Where do you stay?

At the South Rim: there are 6 hotels inside the park, typically booked 6 months to a year in advance. All in-park hotels are managed by the park concessionaire, Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

There are also 5 hotels outside park’s South boundary in the town of Tusayan, Arizona: the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, the Quality Inn Canyon Plaza, the Holiday Inn Express, the Rodeway Inn Red Feather Lodge and the Grand Hotel.

South Rim gateway communities (in order of proximity) are: Williams, Arizona; Cameron, Arizona; Flagstaff, Arizona; Page/Lake Powell, Arizona.

At the North Rim: there are cabins inside park, typically booked 6 months to a year in advance. They are also managed by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

The Kaibab Lodge is 30 miles North of the park’s North boundary; the Jacob Lake Inn is 60 miles from park’s North boundary.

North Rim Gateway communities (in order of proximity): Kanab, Utah; Page/Lake Powell, Arizona; St. George, Utah.

Grand Canyon West (a.k.a. West Rim): Hualapai Lodge, Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, and the Frontier Motel are all located in Peach Springs, Arizona on Route 66.

West Rim Gateway communities (in order of proximity): Kingman, Arizona; Seligman, Arizona; Williams, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona.

7. Can you camp at the Grand Canyon?
Yes. However, advance reservations are also recommended for campgrounds.

8. Can you drive your car in the park?
Yes. But get there early to beat the crowds, or pre-pay your Grand Canyon park entrance fee so you can go through the Express Lane (South Rim). Once inside the park, park your vehicle and use the free shuttles to get around the village or the Hermit‘s Rest Road.

9. Do you have to pay to get into the Grand Canyon?
Yes, Grand Canyon National Park is a Federal Fee area. Entrance fee is $25 per vehicle, which is good for one week’s time. You can also use a National Park Pass, Golden Eagle Pass, Golden Age Pass (for age 62+) or Golden Access Pass (for the disabled).

10. How do you get on a mule ride?
If you’re visiting within 6 months, you're unlikely to be able to take part in this hugely popular activity. Grand Canyon Mule trips are typically booked 9 months to a year in advance. Still interested? Call Xanterra to make your reservations. Still, Karlyn invites would be "dudes" to call his office and “let my people tell you what you need to know before you make that call.”

Did you guess which one was Grand Canyon.com's #1 FAQ? Hint: we saved the best for last. And if you still didn't find the answer to your Grand Canyon question, look for Parts III and IV of Grand Canyon.com's Top 20 Grand Canyon FAQ's.

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