The North Rim is about 8,000 feet above sea level and receives snow throughout most of the year. The South Rim, at 7,000 feet above sea level is also subject to cool temperatures. Temperatures at the canyon bottom are just the opposite, however. The desert rock and the canyon walls lock in the heat causing temperatures to reach around 120 degrees Farenheit in the summer. These temperatures do not stop over 5 million people from around the world from coming to the park.
Many tours are available to take visitors around the canyon and to the bottom of the canyon.
Several companies also offer flights over the canyon. Lodging and camping are available at both rims. The park also has restaurants, a grocery store at the South Rim, a supply store at the North Rim, park ranger lodges and a visitor's center at the South Rim. The Grand Canyon is about 300 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Read our policy on privacy and cookies .