You can eyeball the Grand Canyon from numerous viewpoints along the South Rim in an afternoon, but what’s the fun in that?

Outdoor retailer REI has closed its Experiences business. Here's what that means for the campground it planned to open in Arizona this spring.

From Grand Canyon Village, visitors can head east along Desert View Drive for 23 miles to find ... There is a seasonal campground in the area, though no formal lodging. Other services include ...

The majority of the canyon's services and facilities – campgrounds ... from here using either West Rim Drive (Hermit Road) or Desert View Drive. Both are accessible by shuttle and private ...