The historic bridge is right next to the parking lot, so it's only a short stroll away. It's well…read moremaintained and fun to see the traffic on the modern bridge zoom by. I also saw a California condor soaring on the thermals, which I didn't expect! If you're nervous about heights, I wouldn't recommend looking over the side of the bridge since the droop is quite impressive... The interpretive center nearby has displays about the historic and modern bridges, as well as a gift shop and toilets. The washrooms are vault toilets so there's no running water, although hand sanitizer is provided. The center is single story building that has the usual NPS gift shop offerings. There's also more information about the history of the bridge, as it replaced a dangerous ferry crossing between Utah and Arizona. This bridge then had to be replaced as automobiles and trucks became larger, wider, and heavier. A new bridge was constructed and the historic bridge is now used as a pedestrian bridge.

You have to stop at Navajo Bridge if you're close to Page. Breathtaking scenery and vivid colors…read more I was so excited to be able to see California condors in the wild!!!

Everyone raves about this place, we hike a lot have done Angels and Half dome so gotta "Wave" right…read more? Took us 3 tries and scored hit early summer, bummer as you do need to plan your hydration carefully as it is dangerous out there when in the 90s We live close enough about a 4 hour drive to Page and overnight and early start to the trail head. Get a rental, you don't want to put your car thru the 9 rough miles and don't even think of doing it if it rains! Higher ground clearance is nice but not necessary but saw mostly SUV, drive your sedan at your own risk, we rented a compact SUV. Watch the weather carefully as for the two days we were there saw afternoon thunderstorms come in and the area did get a little rain the past day, saw some mud and standing water. As to the hike - summer is brutal! Start early, we did at 6am and did 8 miles but not all the attractions as we had to get back to Phoenix. Would it be worth the exhausting 13 miles to see it all, personal decision and gotta have the time. We've done 13 miles but wouldn't consider it here in summer or winter unless you are an Ironman Of course The Wave and Second Wave are amazing as does the arches and others look. We climbed past the second wave and ran outta time Must do, AllTrails or other offline map, the provided map and pictures are not enough. Consider a guide if you are a novice, but the guided tours were grouped and held back by what looked like the older crowd, YMMV. Four stars as between the difficulty with weather the slog the beauty not like Delicate Arch, Half Dome or Angels IMHO

I've heard the lottery permit for The Wave is one of the hardest to win. I had previously missed…read moreout on the advanced lottery for 3 dates I submitted for mid-May and sorta planned out my 9-day roadtrip in AZ without visiting here. I really only had 1 day to fit in a trip to The Wave while I was staying in Page for 4 days and took a shot with the daily lottery permit and won! I was super pumped when I got the email notification! The 2-day advance daily lottery permit can only be applied for while you are in a nearby geofenced area and you have to pick up the permit and go through orientation/training at either Page, AZ or Kanab, UT. One tricky thing about the permit application hours is that it is based on UT and Navajo time, not AZ time. If you are in Page, you'll have to ignore the local time and make sure you are 1 hour ahead of the daily application closing time. Anyways, this was one of the most jaw-dropping other-worldy places I've hiked. The journey to reach The Wave features some of the most unique terrains and landscapes I've seen. There are geologic features all around, everywhere you look. Once you reach The Wave area, you almost can't believe what you are seeing. Some areas look like the rings of Saturn. Some areas look like huge ocean waves. I was in awe the entire time I was there. I can't even explain everything I saw, as words can't describe the scenery. Just look at the pictures. I didn't really explore past the main area because I was on a tight schedule and needed to head back. I would have to say this hike may be too challenging if you only rely on the paper map provided during orientation. I would highly recommend GPS tracking app, I used AllTrails to track my hike and even then I went off trail a few times, as this is definitely not a straight forward hike. Not a long hike at about 3.3 mile each way, but I would start early as it can get quite hot in this area. Also, there was a gentleman from BLM that was checking for permits at The Wave, if you were curious about enforcement.

This place is so beautiful. I stopped by Navajo Bridge and saw a condor soaring on the thermals. I…read morethen went to Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site. The fruits in the orchard weren't ripe yet, but it was fun to walk around the ranch and really feel the pull of history by settlers eking out a living. It's a beautiful place, but you can't fill your stomach with views. It must have been very hard work to survive. Head down the road to Lees Ferry where you can do some camping or even boat the Colorado River. I saw a grazing wild horse on the other side of the Colorado, as well as a bunch of birds. It's on my bucket list to go on a commercial river trip down the Colorado river since I heard that the view is amazing and a unique experience. This place is unimaginably beautiful.

Camping along the Colorado River - the views are stunning. There's potable water available and a…read moredump site. The bathroom on one end is under renovation. It's a short walk down to the river... which is icy cold. There's a great hike with the remains of a small ranch. Loved my time here.

It's sad to see the destruction from last year's wildfires. Heartbreaking. Still a beautiful area,…read morenice place to stop to stretch your legs and a cool lookout/viewing area. Nearly everything surrounding this overlook has remnants of fire scars. Very popular stop place.

This part of the 89A gets dusted with snow anywhere from November to February. We were lucky enough…read moreto be driving through when it happened around Thanksgiving. While there is no bathroom here it's still a nice stop off to check out the area and stretch your legs.. - The parking lot can be very slippery after a snow storm because ice gathers on the ground.

The Toadstool Hoodoos are cool rock formations formed by differential erosion. They look like…read moremushrooms, as the harder rock caps and protects the softer rock underneath. The hike is an easy 1.5 miles. The views at the end are worth it, and you can get close to the rock formations as you like (although don't topple the rocks!). It's suitable for families with small children. If you don't mind driving on an unpaved road (I did it in a 2WD sedan), check out House Rock Valley Road for unparalleled views of the landscape with swirling sandstone, painted hills, and other cool rock formations. Check out the Wire Pass Trail for amazing slot canyons, although check the weather. If there's any chance for rain, do not enter the slot canyons since the formations channel water and form deadly floods in the canyon. The visitor center in Kanab is huge, with lots of good pamphlets and displays about the geology and archaeology of the area.

This feels like a review in progress because the area is so large - but was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow much more I want to explore this region. We did Willis Creek Narrows and Lower Calf Creek Falls - both incredible. Now adding to the wish list for return trips. The drive along US 12 is just spectacular. Definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle with 4WD to access some of the more remote locations. Be prepared to adventure and bring what you need as this is not a manicured national park, but more a haven for those looking for an off-grid escape.

First off, I love how large the parking lot is. It's rare that I comment on the parking situation,…read morebut given how many visitors this place sees (with a bunch of tour busses too!) I like how they split up the lots with overflow parking. The visitor center is pretty big. As you enter you can see a big area of exhibits that talk about the geology of the dam as well as how Glen Canyon Dam compares to other dams in the world. Quite ominously, there was a exhibit about the water levels and it hadn't been updated in years...the overall trend was that there isn't a lot of water now. You can also watch a movie in back, shop at the gift shop, and get more information about the dam and surrounding areas at the information desk. Don't forget to walk on the bridge nearby, although it can be a bit unnerving to have traffic whizz by with not a lot of distance between you and them. It's unfortunate you can't actually enter the dam, but it makes sense due to the visitor volume and security concerns.

Perfect picnic lunch spot!! Breathtaking views, wonderful…read moremuseum and if you want some panoramic shots, this is a good place to get them. There is shady trees along the left side where there's a wall where you can overlook the canyon. A great gift shop and museum to look through as well.

The interpretive center has displays about the historic and modern bridges, as well as a gift shop…read moreand toilets. The washrooms are vault toilets so there's no running water, although hand sanitizer is provided. The center is single story building that has the usual NPS gift shop offerings. There's also more information about the history of the bridge, as it replaced a dangerous ferry crossing between Utah and Arizona. This bridge then had to be replaced as automobiles and trucks became larger, wider, and heavier. A new bridge was constructed and the historic bridge is now used as a pedestrian bridge. There are also displays about the California condors which are often spotted here, a loom displaying a partially woven Navajo rug, and dinosaur footprints. Quite eclectic. The historic bridge is right next to the parking lot, so it's only a short stroll away.

We visited the Navajo Bridge and stopped by the Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center to pick up some…read moresouvenirs. As with most souvenir shops, they have clothing, magnets, keychains, shot glasses, mugs, postcards, snacks, and all other kinds of stuff.

What a great experience, the Staff is so gracious and helpful, even at the end of their busy…read moreshift. The views are astonishing. Don't miss the opportunity!

From the east gate it's your first stop just a quarter of a mile away. They have restrooms and a…read moredeli (good variety) and Starbucks and ice cream. Not many people too. Entrance to the tower is free and timed

Increíble lugar! Tal cual lo esperaba muy limpio y bien cuidado! Espectacularrrrr! Únicamente hice…read moremiradores pero he visto otra gente que hizo helicóptero y una excursión en el agua. Será mi próximo viaje! También vimos que hay buses que llegan hasta ahí

Grandview Point is the start of the Grandview Trial to Horseshoe Mesa campground or further onto…read moreCottonwood Creek backcountry campground at the base of the Grand Canyon. At the overlook, there is plenty of parking and a separate lot for overnight campers. The lot will take you steps away from the overlook. Although breathtaking views, this side has no Colorado River. It's a dry scenic view (we went first week of April). The area is well maintained with bathrooms and water station at the top, but the Grandview Trail itself is not. Read up and prepare if you're planning to hike this trail; it was one of the most difficult and scary-sketchy hikes in my life so far. We hiked all the way down to the base where Cottonwood campground is. The initial trail was sketchy as it is. Going down from the overlook, some parts of the trail were barely a foot wide, and there was an area of crumbly red clay-type dirt that was sloped over a cliff that gave me the sweats and some anxiety when crossing. Once you get past the beginning sketchiness, it's not so bad, but there were various areas of rockslide to keep you on your toes to find the trail again. Keep in mind you're going into the canyon, so the entire way is clamoring down loose rocks. Keep those laces tight! Let's avoid another toenail-less summer! A good part of the switchbacks were paved with stone steps that reminded me of the Yellow Brick Road. I loved them; easy to walk on and less slippage going both down or back up. We started late and out of the we total trek, 4 miles we did in the dark with headlamps and sticks, so it is totally doable! Cottonwood's creek was but a tiny trickle when we got there. The seclusion is well worth the trek though. You do need to get a backcountry permit to camp here and there are no reserved numbers for the sites. It's first come first serve. I was told the entire way from viewpoint to Cottonwood was 5.6 miles one way, but honestly, it felt like 7 miles. Going back up was killer! Incline the entire way, but I promise you'll come out of there with some amazing glutes and calves. Would I do it again? Maybe need a break in between to forget about all the pain and suffering, while I look at all the amazing photos I got along the way. Then yes!

We drove up from the Grand Canyon and stopped in Kanab for the evening. We checked out Hamblim Park…read moreso our toddlers could run around. It's a very cute little park at the foothill of a mountain. The kids really enjoyed the play structure. swings, LARGE grassy play area, and the spongee floor. Yep, I said "spongee". The ground beneath the play structure is filled with recycled (I'm guessing) rubber bits so walking on them makes folks slightly bounce. The park is right around the corner from the downtown area and on the way out of town. It was just the trick to get my littles out and about.

Kanab, known for "The Wave" and proximity to "Wire Pass" and "Buckskin", my family from Los…read moreAngeles, traveling through Kanab, also attended a spectacular firework show on the 4th of July at this Jacob Hamblin Park. My preteen kids said it was one of the best shows they have seen due to our close proximity to the lighting of the fireworks! Everything seemed bigger! Explosions louder! We were practically right under most of the explosions in the sky, with ambers literally falling on top of us / the spectators! Perhaps because if the dry air. At the very end of the show, our fears were realized as one last firework exploded on the ground, and some cardboard shrapnels flew into the spectators, hitting some of them. Fortunately, we think there were no injuries! We were just glad that we could attend and celebrate 4th of July far from home!