Grand Canyon 101 for First-Time Visitors (with Map)

In this video we show you the layout of the South Rim as well as a brief introduction to hikes and lookouts and some ideas of where to stay and eat. Thanks for watching!

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Chapters:
0:00 Park Brochures
1:00 The Grand Canyon
1:45 Sections of the Grand Canyon
4:17 Grand Canyon Village
5:07 Desert View Area
6:16 The Village
9:47 Bright Angel Trail

Credits:
Thumbnail image from Pixabay: Image by neufal54

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[BeautyOnEarth]

To everyone who is reading this, you’re beautiful and an amazing person. Please exercise frequently and eat more fruits/veggies. I wish you all good health, great success, and everlasting

[mtkk]

Omg!! This video packed with info. Thank you for showing the maps/ pamphlets.

[TRhodes]

The Grand Canyon is simply Amazing!!! Truly unbelievable!!! I recently had the pleasure of visiting it along with Horseshoe Bend, Hoover Dam, Glen Canyon Dam and the North rim of the canyon. I was just blown away at the beauty of the canyon. I have to say the Desert View of the canyon was the best for me. I can't wait to go back soon. Also, Zion National Park was breathtaking. Nice video.

[izzysanchez]

Thank you for this video. I’m planning to go on July. I know it will very busy but that’s the only time I can take off from work. Your videos will help me get the most out this vacation.

[leannlundberg]

This is a great intro. I have enjoyed all your Grand Canyon videos. Perfect for families.

[robhamilton]

Thanks for you & your wife’s great videos. We used them on our last summers 8 week vacation from Florida to Grand Canyon, arches, Bryce, Tetons, and Yellowstone with many stops in between.

[erickvorst]

The family is taking the train from William AZ to the Grand Canyon staying 2 nights at the park and going back by train. Next year in June. We all Can't wait to go. It started out with just the 4 of us wife and 2 kids now. My mom Dad the inlaws going wife aunt going and list still growing. Been watching a few videos to get some ideas on what to do

[ok.olivia]

Just found this channel today - it's awesome! The combination of all the maps, extensive visiting/camping information, and pretty views is excellent! Great job!

[kaydiangel]

Thank you so much! ❤ I really appreciate your video on touring the Grand Canyon, I learned so much from watching your videos. Very detailed and with nice pictures thank you!! I feel prepared for my family's trip. 😊

[scottphillipy]

As always a great video. My sister had already booked a camp site for us to stay next year. Looking forward to more videos to fill my notebook up with. Thanks again for sharing.

[mck]

Great content once again on the NPs. Always appreciated.

[TravelSzN]

nice job guys! i didn't know about a couple of these spots.

[vavilovasvetlana]

Thanks for such a detailed travel route.

[emilywelsh]

Thank you, I love your videos! They are so informative and helpful.

[tsandy]

We love your videos. It’s really helpful.

[phillywizkidz]

Awesome thanks plan to be there for first time next Tuesday 4/15 cant wait we choose to do bus tour to south rim from vegas

[karenmonzon]

Very helpful information. Thank you - I hope to see more videos.

[opalmoon]

Thank You...great info U have provided 👍😉

[rustykoehler]

The tower is said to be haunted. I have been there as a youth. Did not know.

[Dom-pfwd]

Great video, thanks!...Can you tell me if there are "affordable" (under $100 a night) motels between Valle, Tusayan and the park?The closest I can find online and through travel booking sites are in Williams.I would assume there are "cheap" roadside motels closer, but I was surprised that there weren't any near Zion (many years ago) and I wound up having to do a lot of unplanned driving to find a place to spend the night.