Visiting the Grand Canyon in Winter: Travel Guide and Tips

Winter is sometimes called the “secret season” at the Grand Canyon.

It’s the season when the skies are the clearest, the temperatures are the coolest, and the tourist numbers are at the lowest – meaning it’s an excellent time to visit!

So when a friend of mine decided in December that she wanted to go see the natural wonder over her Christmas break, I was all in. 

Many people don’t realize that the majority of the US national parks remain open throughout the winter months; very few of them close, even when they get hit with snow and ice. And I think that winter might be my favorite time to visit the popular parks like the Grand Canyon.

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Winter trip to the Grand Canyon

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