Desert View offers maybe one of the best views of the Grand Canyon, especially in the morning when the sun is shining from the east and lighting up the canyon. The Grand Canyon itself is definitely among the top Landscapes there are. The Colorado River has done a great job carving it out over the past two Million years. In my opinion it is one of those Landscapes you can sit and watch in awe for hours and hours. Everyone who has the chance should defenitely visit and experience it because words or pictures don´t do the Grand...
Read moreYou will find this center just inside the Desert View Watchtower that is staffed by Park Rangers. Every time we have been here, we have been impressed with the Ranger’s professionalism, and just how friendly and helpful they are. Who will also find the line to visit the tower and a good-sized gift shop. In addition, you might find a few approved local artists pedaling their goods, like jewelry,...
Read moreBusy VC. For the tours to the top of the tower I’d suggest getting there early. There are groups of 25 total which can go up at a time, which are every 20 minutes. Stood in line but ended up two groups later, didn’t have 1hr just to hang around in a line. And this was on a snowy cold weekday at 1pm. Nice but wouldn’t...
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