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43. Phantom Ranch.
45. Jacob Lake.
No lineup of Grand Canyon things to do is complete without adding Phantom Ranch. The ranch is a rugged getaway at the very bottom of the canyon featuring cabins and bunkhouses and nightly steak and stew dinners. Reservations book fast but lucky folks can grab a room or bunkhouse bed on standby. www.grandcanyonlodges.com.
Like Phantom Ranch, sometimes the North Rim is a tough place to get an accommodation. But 50 miles up the road on the Kaibab Plateau is Jacob Lake, the turnoff for the North Rim off of U.S. 89A and a great stopping spot during the journey. www. jacoblake.com.
44. The North Rim. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon provides a chance to bask in daydream country. The aspen trees and alpine meadows of the north side—1,000 feet in elevation higher than the South Rim—create a cool and inviting forest setting from which to view the Grand Canyon. The North Rim can be done with or without reservations, but a day trip offers little time. The drive from Flagstaff is nearly four hours, but it is well worth every mile. Learn more at www. nps.gov/grca. 22 99 Things to do in Northern Arizona
46. Eastern Canyon. The east rim of the Grand Canyon is the most difficult to access and is located within the Navajo Nation. Visitors are rewarded with smaller crowds and similar awe-inspiring views of the canyon they’d experience in more active sections. As with any natural wonder, respect the land and pack out any waste you pack in.
47. Grand Canyon Skywalk. For a wholly unique view of the canyon, the Skywalk extends 70 feet out over the rim. Note that the glass-bottom cantilever bridge, although a marveled attraction for many, is located a several hours’ drive west
of the main Grand Canyon National Park and is situated on tribal land. Admission and parking fees apply. Learn more at www. grandcanyonwest.com.
48. Bearizona. A great way to get close to wildlife is Bearizona, a drive-through wildlife park that features all kinds of interesting Western animals. Black bear, bison, big horn sheep, artic wolves and gray wolves are among the animals on the tour. This is a great stop for any family given all the animal fun and educational opportunities. Learn more at www.bearizona.com.
49. Grand Canyon Deer Farm. For another fun family-friendly break from the long drives, try the Grand Canyon Deer Farm in Williams. Don’t be fooled by the name—while visitors will see plenty of deer and even get to feed them, the deer farm also includes bison, coatimundi, marmosets, parrots and other animals. Entrance fees apply. Visit www.deerfarm.com.
