Overview
One of Earth’s natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. The Colorado River and its tributaries continue to cut the canyon deeper and wider. The canyon has been part of Native American life for thousands of years. Theodore Roosevelt loved the Grand Canyon and established it as a national monument under the Antiquities Act of 1906, and it became the U.S.’s 11th national park in 1919.
The South Rim is Dog Friendly!
We visited the South Rim as an afternoon break on a road trip through Arizona. We were traveling with our dog, Liberty. She enjoyed the views. Dogs may visit the park, but they have to stay above the canyon rim and can’t enter park buildings.
Desert View Watchtower
The watchtower is located about 20 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. It was built in 1932 by the Fred Harvey Company. It is four stories tall. Murals by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie decorate the interior. It was designed by architect Mary Colter based on Puebloan style towers found at Hovenweep National Monument. We enjoyed exploring the tower and checking out the views from its location.
Grand Canyon Village and the South Rim Trail
Back at Grand Canyon Village, we enjoyed walking along the South Rim Trail. Here are some of our favorite photos…
If you are looking for a more interesting way to enter the park, check out the Grand Canyon Railway!
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