Yavapai Observation Station

Snowy Day

When we first arrived at the Canyon it was very cold and that night down came the snow making it one of the most beautiful places you could see. Fabulous view when looking into the Canyon we where in...

Great place when you first arrive!

To get here, you need to take the Orange (Kaibab Trail) shuttle from the South Rim Visitor Center-- a very busy place here which has great exhibits that illustrate how the different levels of rocks ha...

The closest you get to the Canyons

Yavapai point located not very far from the visitors centre, is one of the best lookout stations on the Rim trail. This point literally juts out the farthest into the open abyss and is perhaps the clo...

Fabulous for Sunset

This is a great place to watch the sunset over the grand canyon. Plenty of places along the rim to get an excellent view. Wrap up warm though - it gets cold once the sun goes down and can be very wind...

Grand Canyon Glory

Don't miss the Yavapai area, I feel it is the best area for viewing the canyon. The view is spectacular! You must walk out to the point and take pictures. The museum helps you learn more about the ...