The Park is in the northwestern part of the State. The North Rim Ranger Station is forty-five miles south of Jacob Lake on Highway 67. Amtrak has service to Flagstaff, then bus service to the Park. Airlines serve the Grand Canyon Airport from Flagstaff and Las Vegas. Taxis to Grand Canyon Village are available.
Tour buses are available at the Park.
The Park, focusing on the world-famous Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, encompasses 177.7 miles of the river, with adjacent uplands, from the southern terminus of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to the eastern boundary of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The forces of erosion have exposed an immense variety of formations which illustrate vast periods of geological history. South Rim open year round. There are lodges and campgrounds in the Park for overnight accommodations, as well as in surrounding communities. Write headquarters for list of concessioners offering a wide variety of tours.