North Rim or South Rim?

Above, the Watchtower at the eastern end of the South Rim. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

North Rim or South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park?

That is the question of an article in RV Travel.

I have been to the South Rim many times, most recently in 2017, but have been to the North Rim only once. That was in 1972 with my parents and we camped at the North Rim Campground. I have also taking an aerial tour of the Grand Canyon in a DeHavilland Twin Otter in 1984.

The North Rim also as breathtaking views of the canyon, but it is a longer drive for tourists to reach. After having been there, it is my recommendation that people should visit the North Rim at least once in their lives.

The article begins with:

Plenty of RVers have been to Grand Canyon National Park. But chances are, they’ve only been to the South Rim. Not many “go the extra miles”—both in the literal sense and in the preparation sense. Here’s a heads up. While the South Rim is open year-round, access to the North Rim is limited—reopening this year on May 15. Should you make the North Rim part of your RV experience? 

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