Mather Point is a 7,119 foot -cliff-elevation Point located in the central Grand Canyon, Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It was …
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Dec 25, 2024
This is the big, first stop to see the canyon once you get in the park from the South entrance. This is where the visitor's center is, and it is also where all the cars start parking for the shuttle… Full review by BrandonK850
Dec 4, 2024
Mather Point is one of the most popular sunset viewpoints in the Grand Canyon, and for good reason! The sunset colors are absolutely breathtaking, offering panoramic views of the canyon’s vastness an… Full review by travelswithkrishna
Dec 1, 2024
Great viewing point of the Grand Canyon. Parked very close both early morning and sunset. Only 5 min walk. Note this was December though. Sunset does not fall behind the canyon but it was still great. Full review by debbiel512
Does anyone know of some free good spots to park and walk to see the grand canyon please we are hoboing across america to california and wantwd to see this wonder if the world any info pleaae Thank u
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$20 fee per person to walk in, bus in, bike in, boat in. $35 per car to drive in. Parking is free. Plenty of parking. There are free days, see their site.
We will be in Las Vegas for an Archery Tournament next month. We wanted to take a ride and see the Grand Canyon. We were looking for something a little closer than the South Rim area/Park Headquarters, a 4 hour drive in a packed car is not fun for any of us. We wanted to get a little closer, perhaps the West Rim, but did not want to go to the Skywalk. Is there any place that is worth seeing, or should we just bite the bullet and drive to the South Rim? Any assistance/guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank You
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A friend of mine back east threatened to "kick my butt" if I spent three months in AZ and didn't go see the Grand Canyon. So I took off long before sunrise, driving 5 hrs to get there early …
A friend of mine back east threatened to "kick my butt" if I spent three months in AZ and didn't go see the Grand Canyon. So I took off long before sunrise, driving 5 hrs to get there early in the morning. It was SOOO worth it. OH My GOD YES. It is one of the most beautiful natural wonders I have seen. Mt. McKinley/Denali right there with it. Put up with the drive and GO. I've been to Mather Point and Desert view and all the stops between. Then did it all over again about a month later. Loved both trips. Hope to visit again someday.
My family and have never been to the Grand Canyon and have to drive through this area because we're relocating for work but wanted to make a day stop. Any recommendations where we can go to see the Grand Canyon and take pictures and such without having to buy a tour?
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Desert view Tower is worth seeing and easy to get to. Good for a short visit. The Mather Point area is a great place to spend an entire day.. In addition to the canyon views, the visitor …
Desert view Tower is worth seeing and easy to get to. Good for a short visit. The Mather Point area is a great place to spend an entire day.. In addition to the canyon views, the visitor center museum is very good as is the Village. There are reasonable priced restaurants and a supermarket. Very family friendly and reasonable if you are on a tight budget. You can get groceries and pick-nick. I went for two days and never paid for a tour. At one point there was a ranger giving a history talk, but it wasn't a paid for tour. I listened and got to ask questions. He had some great rescue stories. People do fall in. Watch the kids. Many places don't have railings, it is a mile deep. Don't get too close to the larger wild animals.
Perhaps a very naive question, but is it doable to camp in a tent mid november (2016) in the Grand Canyon - Mather campground?
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Winter is my favorite time to camp. NO Bugs, snakes, less crowds, less bears etc. I bought a great 0 Deg. Colman Sleeping bag at Walmart while in AZ, I've used it into the …
Winter is my favorite time to camp. NO Bugs, snakes, less crowds, less bears etc. I bought a great 0 Deg. Colman Sleeping bag at Walmart while in AZ, I've used it into the 20's and have always been comfortable. Use a good ground pad. The cold ground will pull heat from you. Your tent should be able to handle wind and possible snow. I've had tents get mostly buried in snow and it's very cozy. Snow is an insulator and blocks the wind. Most cheap tents are made for summer camping, if that's all you've got cover it in a light weight tarp and stake that down well. Will block wind, protect from snow and add a bit of insulation. There will be air trapped between the tent and the tarp. Have good warm cloths for when you are not in your sleeping bag. If you're married get sleeping bags that zip together,(share body heat). A very old trick is to make a "mattress" out of pine needles. The last time I did this, I made a pile of long pine needles about the size of a single mattress and wrapped it in a cheap space blanket. Put my bag on top and got a great night sleep. You can spread a few inches deep of needles and put your tent on it. This can help with rocky ground or if there tree roots everywhere. Eat hot food and drink hot beverages. The more fat the better, it helps you produce body heat(camping is not dieting time). Go light on the alcohol, it sends the blood to your skin which can make you loose body heat. You also want your wits about when winter camping. I believe most of the Grand canyon south rim campgrounds are open year round and if you just can't get warm enough you can probably get a good deal on a hotel room, as it's not peak season. Have fun.
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