Since Grand Canyon Village seemed to be a central hub for those enjoying the sights of the Grand Canyon, we expected to have some difficulty finding a parking spot, but we found a space behind... more
General Store at Market Plaza operates a full-service grocery and department store with camping equipment sales/ rental. Canyon souvenirs. Digital photo printing is available.
Open daily year-round,... more
I bought some Indian pottery from the Cameron Trading Post. I had stopped at 6 or 7 other locations to find what I was looking for. (road stand vendors)
This place has a ton of different and unique... more
If you are out camping you can pick up supplies in the General Store or stop in one of the souvenier or gift shops for a local craft.
Inside the the state park you will find excellent Indain crafts in... more
Here you can purchase Grand Canyon west and Skywalk memorabilia, jewelry and other items crafted by Native American artisans.I have to admit that turquoise... more
Large selection of southwestern and Native American Indian folk art and collectibles.Most of Arizona’s trading posts are in Navajoland but they offer crafts... more
The Hualapai crafts make for great gifts and include statues made of wood, jewelry, paintings, dream catchers, etc. You can either buy it at the store located... more
Looking to bring home a souvenir from the Grand Canyon? Check out the DESERT VIEW TRADING POST. They had tons of stuff in there. Post cards, Grand Canyon books... more
Originally constructed as living quarters for Hopi artists to produce and sell their arts and souvenirs. The building was designed by Mary Jane Coulter to... more
A number of small shops collect conveniently near The Watchtower site and extend beyond the gift shop located there. You can find just about anything... more
The lovely vistas of Desert View Drive culminated at The Watchtower, a historic construction designed by architect, Mary Colter. This is one of six remaining... more
There are several shopping locations at Grand Canyon West. In this one can purchase Grand Canyon west and Skywalk memorabilia.
Buy Unique Gifts or items... more
It is true that 90% of the people who visit the Grand Canyon never get below the rim. I strongly encourage people to hike a quarter or half mile down the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trial. You will...
The luminesence of the Grand Canyon's distant ridges and the myriad shades of blue,purple, pink, yellow and white added an etheral quality to this awesome wonder the days we visited.
The sky was...
"Every walk is a sort of crusade-
a westward going, a wildward going-
a journey toward self-awareness, transformation, and the future."
Henry David Thoreau
In November, 2001, I took a trip to...
I can't describe the Grand Canyon without using phrases that have been used uncountable times over. Simply to me the Grand Canyon was overwhelming and unforgettable.
On doing my research for our...
The Canyon's North Rim (and a bit of the South )
Only 10% of visitors to the Grand Canyon visit its North Rim, which to us sounded like a good reason to go there, and so it proved to be. Harder...
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