Absolutely The Best Way To Enjoy The Grand Canyon - By: Michell Cinzio, Posted on: 2006-12-16

Honestly, visiting the Grand Canyon can be a stressful experience if you go to the South Rim (with most people). Everyone is jockeying for position, and you sometimes feel like you really cannot enjoy the beauty and grandeur that is before your eyes. But there is a way to avoid all the crowds. There is much more to the Grand Canyon than the South Rim.

There are three other places where you can enjoy the Grand Canyon with fewer people and less bother: the North Rim, the West Rim, and Torroweap. Each of these places has its own attractions, and each is far less crowded than the always-swamped South Rim. Some carefully planning can help you better enjoy one of the natural wonders of the world.

You get a very picturesque view of the Canyon from the North Rim. It is also much cooler, as it is at a higher elevation and further north. So, you will not only cut out the crowds but will also not suffer the 100-dregree heat of the South Rim during the summer months. Moreover, you can take comfortable hikes in the evergreen forest bordering the North Rim.

You can get some great accommodation option at the North Rim. From rental cabins right at the canyon edge to a variety of campsites it has it all. For a more private and comfortable lodging you can even opt for the rustic hotel rooms at the large lodge of the North Rim. North Rim also features a restaurant, a bar and a gift shop. The North Rim remains closed for the visitors from October to April and at times May for the winters.

The West Rim has its own attractions. The Grand Canyon Ranch is located on the edge. It is less crowded than the North Rim and it offers beautiful accommodations in cabins or even in teepees. There are natural springs nearby, and it has a launch pad for a hot air balloon ride. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery thoroughly in this remote spot.

Torroweap is your place if you are ready to go that extra mile to savor the oddities of nature. It is a bumpy drive down the Arizona Strip District before you turn onto the poorly kept county road and have another hour-long bumpy drive to the edge of the canyon. This ride keeps most of the people away from the Torroweap. It is very close to the Utah-Arizona border. Peculiarity of the way to this destination keeps it deserted most of the times but the beauty and serenity of the place makes it worth the effort.

Owing to its untamed terrain and less visited location, Torroweap has no fences or warning signs. The destination stands welcoming with its wide expanse. The fact that it is less visited is evident from the traces of game trails and faint signs of the other visitors that occasionally come here. The region offers some breathtaking sceneries of dramatic red cliffs and vibrant blue sky. But while you enjoy the scenery take care that you don't drive off the road down the cliff.

The Grand Canyon is worth seeing, and you should not miss it for fear of crowds. Just go to the North Rim, the West Rim, or to Torroweap to have a truly moving experience without being pushed by crowds.

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