road trips
The top 6 road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National ParkMar 29, 2024 • 6 min read
With Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, LA and even Salt Lake City as starting points, here are the best road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park Travel Stories
family travelGrand Canyon National Park with kids: 7 top things to doMar 24, 2023 • 6 min read
From where to stay to where to hike, here's how to make the most of your family's Grand Canyon National Park adventure.
campingGrand Canyon National Park is geological and human history writ largeSep 14, 2021 • 6 min read
Arizona's famous canyon and its surrounding national park offer visual beauty and natural quiet. Learn more about its history and what it's like to visit now.
wildlife and natureA descent into the Grand Canyon in the low seasonFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
A 101-year-old national park in a two-billion-year-old landscape, Arizona's mighty Grand Canyon takes on a new majesty when dusted with snow.
wildlife and natureHere’s what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Western USAFeb 25, 2020 • 5 min read
The scale of the canyons and mountains in Western USA is intimidating. Let Lonely Planet Experiences help you see the highlights with a local guide.
sportsBest experiences in the Grand Canyon to book nowDec 17, 2019 • 5 min read
There are many ways to get to know this famous natural landmarks, but they book up fast. Here's our list of the best so you can start planning.
wildlife and natureStellar views: stargazing in the Southwest USAJul 16, 2019 • 5 min read
The deserts and wide open spaces of the Southwest USA are among the darkest places in America and offer some of the country's best possibilities for…
beachesLast-minute Memorial Day: five ways to get awayMay 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Everyone likes a good weekend getaway in spring. But what if you need to get away from something specific this Memorial Day weekend, like your daily…
wildlife and natureMaking waves: the American Southwest’s best river tripsFeb 7, 2019 • 6 min read
There’s something about the simplicity and flow of a river that transcends time and space. A river always has a beginning and an end. But what happens in…
foodGrazing Arizona: a food and drink tourAug 16, 2017 • 6 min read
The Grand Canyon might be Arizona’s hotspot, but its food and drink scene sizzles. Tucson, America’s first Unesco ‘world city of gastronomy,' lives up to…
artThe best of Arizona: the Grand Canyon and beyondJun 2, 2016 • 5 min read
Humbling geological features, fascinating Native American history, forest-covered mountains, and a vast range of activities – its nickname is The Grand…
wildlife and natureGrand experiences: top outdoor activities around the Grand CanyonJul 10, 2015 • 4 min read
Many make the journey to Arizona solely for its whopping 277-mile-long chasm, the Grand Canyon, and we don’t blame them. This mile-deep formation carved…
sustainable travelThe best of the Colorado River: one step, pedal or stroke at a timeNov 26, 2014 • 5 min read
Snaking 1450 miles, the Colorado River is nothing less than the nerve center of the great American West. Capturing snows off the Rockies, it drops through…