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The Grand Canyon West is Forever Grand for a reason. Generation after generation has come to experience the Canyon, meet the Hualapai Tribe and become one with the great outdoors. You’ll find enhanced opportunities to fully engage with our Hualapai culture and epic adventures found only at the Grand Canyon’s West Rim so you can make memories to pass on to your family.

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  • Zipline Feature

    Zipline Feature

    Grand Canyon Zipline: Fly 40 MPH Over Grand Canyon West! If the view from the rim takes your breath away, just wait until you’re soaring above it. Grand Canyon West is the only place in the entire canyon where you can zipline, making it a bucket list item for thrill

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  • Phoenix to Grand Canyon Road-Trip Guide

    Phoenix to Grand Canyon Road-Trip Guide

    Phoenix to Grand Canyon Road-Trip Guide A Grand Canyon Road Trip Worth Taking The drive from Phoenix up to Grand Canyon West is filled with red rock views, quirky Route 66 charm and wide-open desert skies. This road-trip route leads to Grand Canyon West, home of the iconic Skywalk and

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  • Family Rafting Trip Adventures

    Family Rafting Trip Adventures

    Family Rafting Trip Adventures at the Grand Canyon The first thing you’ll notice is the silence. Not the absence of sound, but the canyon’s own kind of quiet. It carries the hum of an outboard, the rhythmic slap of water against rubber, and the excited chatter of kids tugging at

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  • What To Expect on the Hualapai River Runners Rafting Trip

    What To Expect on the Hualapai River Runners Rafting Trip

    What To Expect on the Hualapai River Runners Rafting Trip Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River feels different when the canyon walls close in and your guides call this place home. With Hualapai River Runners, you get both the thrill of rapids and the depth of a living culture that

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  • Guano Point: A Grand Canyon View with a Story

    Guano Point: A Grand Canyon View with a Story

    Guano Point: A Grand Canyon View with a Story A View with a Story Towering above the Colorado River with 300-degree views of the canyon, this dramatic overlook offers one of the most immersive and photo-worthy experiences on the West Rim. But beyond the breathtaking scenery lies a lesser-known story:

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  • The Ultimate Vegas to Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary

    The Ultimate Vegas to Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary

    The Ultimate Vegas to Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary A Grand Canyon Day Trip Two Hours from Vegas The road trip from Vegas to Grand Canyon West is one of the most underrated drives in the Southwest. Get ready for desert landscapes and unique roadside stops, all leading to the

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  • Why the West Side Is the Best Side

    Why the West Side Is the Best Side

    Grand Canyon West Is the Ultimate Adventure When you imagine visiting the Grand Canyon, you might think of the South Rim with its classic, scenic overlooks. But if you want to truly feel the canyon—to experience its rich cultural history, helicopter to the bottom of it, and walk out over

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  • RV Camping at Grand Canyon West

    RV Camping at Grand Canyon West

    A Bucket List Stop for Every Road Trip There aren’t many places where you can park your RV this close to one of the world’s most iconic views, but Grand Canyon West is one of them. Whether you’re road-tripping through the Southwest or looking for a base camp near the

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  • See the Grand Canyon Like Never Before

    See the Grand Canyon Like Never Before

    The Canyon Is Closer Than You Think Just a short trip away from dazzling Las Vegas, you’ll find something that adds a whole new layer to your adventure: the Grand Canyon. With the right tour, you can go from the heart of the city to the edge of one of

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  • 2-Hour Trip

    2-Hour Trip

    America’s Only Natural Wonder Is Just Two Hours From Las Vegas A Close Escape That Feels Worlds Away You’ve seen photos of the Grand Canyon, but nothing compares to standing at the edge taking in the view for yourself. And the best part? You don’t need a week off work

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  • The Grandest Girls Trip to Grand Canyon West

    The Grandest Girls Trip to Grand Canyon West

    Road trips are something I’ve grown fonder of as I’ve gotten older, and this weekend trip with my best friend, Rachel, to Grand Canyon West would be unlike any other. Join our adventures as we immerse ourselves into the rich culture that exists within the original territory of the Hualapai ancestral lands!

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  • One Pass, Endless Adventure at Grand Canyon West

    One Pass, Endless Adventure at Grand Canyon West

    Go All-In on Grand Adventure If you’re looking for an easy and memorable way to experience the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon West offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural connection and bucket-list activities — all just a two-hour drive from Las Vegas. Whether you’re a Vegas local craving a day

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  • Make Father’s Day Grand with a BOGO Adventure to Grand Canyon West

    Make Father’s Day Grand with a BOGO Adventure to Grand Canyon West

    This Father’s Day, Go Big, Go Grand This Sunday, Grand Canyon West is helping you make Father’s Day grand with an unbeatable BOGO offer on our new All-Access Pass. Whether you’re celebrating your dad, granddad or father figure, there’s no better way to bond than by exploring America’s only natural

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  • Celebrate Fourth of July at America’s Only Natural Wonder

    Celebrate Fourth of July at America’s Only Natural Wonder

    Celebrate Fourth of July at America’s Only Natural Wonder This Fourth of July, Make It Grand There’s no better place to celebrate the spirit of freedom than standing at the edge of one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. Plan the best Fourth of July getaway by skipping the

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  • West-Rim vs. South-Rim: How Do You Choose?

    West-Rim vs. South-Rim: How Do You Choose?

    Road trips are something I’ve grown fonder of as I’ve gotten older, and this weekend trip with my best friend, Rachel, to Grand Canyon West would be unlike any other. Join our adventures as we immerse ourselves into the rich culture that exists within the original territory of the Hualapai ancestral lands!

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  • The Meaning Behind the Places of Grand Canyon West

    The Meaning Behind the Places of Grand Canyon West

    The Hualapai people regard Grand Canyon West as more than an attraction. The Canyon and the Colorado River are living entities infused with conscious spirit. From oral stories to historical accounts, the main points of interest at the Grand Canyon each have their own stories to tell. 

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  • Colorado River Rafting with the Hualapai River Runners

    Colorado River Rafting with the Hualapai River Runners

    For some, the Colorado River is a critical water supply; for others a place for adrenaline-inducing adventure. For the Hualapai Tribe of Northern Arizona, it’s both of these and so much more. Before embarking on a whitewater rafting trip, take a deeper dive into the mystery and majesty of one of the longest rivers in…

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  • The Grandest Girls Trip to Grand Canyon West

    The Grandest Girls Trip to Grand Canyon West

    Road trips are something I’ve grown fonder of as I’ve gotten older, and this weekend trip with my best friend, Rachel, to Grand Canyon West would be unlike any other. Join our adventures as we immerse ourselves into the rich culture that exists within the original territory of the Hualapai ancestral lands!

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  • Hualapai History

    Hualapai History

    Much like the National Park on the South rim, Grand Canyon West is recognized as Federal Land Status. Unlike the National Park, it is situated upon the Hualapai Indian Reservation. While the views are breathtaking, it’s the history of its people, their courage, and resilience that truly ignite the spirit. Before you step on the reservation,…

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  • Hualapai Experiences Grand Canyon West

    Hualapai Experiences Grand Canyon West

    When you visit Grand Canyon West, you are entering the Hualapai reservation, established in 1883. More than 1,600 people live here, with 1,353 tribal members. As a sovereign Indian nation, the Tribe is self-sufficient. One tribal enterprise is Grand Canyon West, offering an alternative to the Grand Canyon National Park. Guests are in for a…

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  • Take a Walk on the Skywalk

    Take a Walk on the Skywalk

    The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is nothing short of an engineering marvel. At 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor and extending 70 feet over the Canyon, there’s simply nothing like it anywhere in the world. So just what can you expect when you walk the Skywalk?

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  • Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West

    Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West

    We’d oohed and aahed on the High Roller Ferris wheel. We’d squealed on The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York. We’d admired the perfectly timed water show outside Bellagio. And we were ready to leave Las Vegas—at least, temporarily.

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