AIR TOURS All scenic air tours originate from Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, Arizona, outside the South Rim of the park. Companies offer both fixed-wing and helicopter tours daily. MULE TRIPS Mule trips make daily excursions and overnight trips into the canyon. For information visit go.nps.gov/14jx4c SOUTH RIM Xanterra Parks & Resorts 303-297-2757 or 888- 297-2757 grandcanyonlodges.com BUS TOURS Daily South Rim tours to Hermits Rest and Desert View, as well as sunrise and sun- set tours. Tour guides explain history and geology while you relax and enjoy canyon views. Wheelchair-accessible coaches available by prior arrangement. While the South Rim remains open yearround, the road to the North Rim closes with the first heavy snowfall. Canyon views may be obscured during passing storms, but canyon formations highlighted by snow are unforgettable. Grand Canyon National Park does not refund entrance fees due to weather. The park plows South Rim roads, but temporary closures may occur. Average rim temperatures range from 19°F (-7°C) to 45°F (7°C). Inner canyon temperatures range from 36°F (2°C) to 56°F (13°C). Lodging IN THE PARK Reservations should be made well in advance as facilities tend to be full for much of the year. Offseason rates available. Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Offers accommodations at Yavapai Lodge. 877-404- 4611 visitgrandcanyon.com Xanterra Parks & Resorts Offers accommodations at El Tovar Hotel and Bright Angel, Kachina, Maswik, and Thunderbird, lodges. 888-297-2757 grandcanyonlodges.com OUTSIDE THE PARK IN TUSAYAN, ARIZONA Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn 800- 622-6966 grandcanyonsquire.com Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel 800-995-2521; pets ok grandcanyonplaza.com The Grand Hotel 888-634-7263 grandcanyongrandhotel.com Holiday Inn Express 928-638-3000 gcanyon.com Red Feather Lodge 800-538-2345; pets ok. ArizonaRealCountry.com 27 January 2018 THINGS TO DO A Journey of Wonder, a 22-minute introductory film, repeats on the hour and half- hour in Grand Canyon Visitor Center. ATTEND A FREE PARK RANGER PROGRAM Daily programs help you discover more about Grand Canyon. Check visitor centers or go.nps.gov/gc_programs for a full listing of park ranger programs. Use free shuttle buses to access trails. RIDE A BICYCLE Journey through the forest and along parts of the canyon rim on the Greenway Trail.