MadMike Loc: SALT LAKE

Last I heart is about $100 per person including parking and bus. I've heard a lot of people say it is beautiful, but not worth the money.

llindstrand Loc: Seattle Metro

There are numerous viewpoints on both the North and South Rim. The South ones are more numerous and accessible. If you want to go to my website I have pictures taken on both rims all with minimal walking. I'm not capable of long hikes so limit myself to easy access. Also there are numerous pictures from other Canyons in Southern Utah that are within driving range. My site: http://www,photosbyswede.com. For every picture on the site, I have another 20 or more in the waste basket or the library. Be prepared to take lots on images.
Swede

Croce Loc: Earth

It is cheaper and a lot better to take a chopper tour out of Tusayan than go to that stupid glass bottomed platform. Also you can take in a great IMAX at Tusayan.

bvm Loc: Glendale, Arizona

I live in AZ and go to the GC a few times a year. My first time was the week of May 6, 1978, 12 ft. of snow on north rim.

Since then ,I have gone to the south rim many times a year. To get the the north rim takes a lot of time ( I did it once).

In close to 30 years, I have always been awe struck by what I have seen, never the same thing twice. It is such a natural wonder.

You many spend the bucks and take the Helicopter ride, not cheap, but great shots!

If You shoot digital, bring a few cards ( 4 or greater GB each ), if film, bring a lot.
It rains in August and last 2 weeks of July. June is great.

MadMike Loc: SALT LAKE

The only good thing about the rain is that it clears the California Smog out of the air. I don't think snow is a problem this year on the North Rim. Again, both North and South have diffeent apeals, different animals, scenic views, access, and plant life. I hope the original poster has gotten something out of all of this.

pipesgt Loc: Central Florida

A number of years ago, I rode a charter plane ride, from Vegas to the canyon. The plane flew right in the middle of the canyon, and I took some awesome shots from the Cessna. I'm not sure if they still have those charters, but if they do, go for the most scenic ride of your life.

hiker60 Loc: Northern Idaho

Great suggestion!!!! Less crowded. And get up early for some fantastic colors.

Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx

Shoot all you can and 24hrs

saside Loc: live in pueblo co

Why in the world would anyone want to take pictures of a whole in the ground? Would you mind if I was packed in a suitcase in your car with my camera of course.

Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx

Could title photo shoot "Great Erosion"

dadcowell Loc: Myrtle Beach SC

I have been to the south rim, the north rim and the west rim.

Both the north and south rim are national parks and therefore inexpensive. The west rim is operated by the local Indian tribe and I presume is owned by them. It is pretty expensive and unless you take a tour bus it is is a difficult 12-15 mi trip from the highway over a very rough unpaved road (I was there about 4 or 5 years ago so maybe the road is fixed). The two lane highway approach is ok but pretty far from civilization. The glass bottom "bridge" is very cool. As cool as the bridge is, I wouldn't go again because of the difficulty in getting there and the cost.
Both the North and South rims are equally spectacular. My vote is for the North Rim. My primary reason for this is because the South rim is better known and therefore much more crowded.
You won't be dissapointed regardless of which rim you choose.
Good Luck and have a great time!

Bill

Rbo36 Loc: S. W. Michigan

Aw, I expected at the very least a nice picture of the Grand Canyon. Don't understand why this picture got on a Grand Canyon post.

bvm Loc: Glendale, Arizona

I think you said you you were retired. Get yourself the u.s. national parks pass, look up on net about fee. I think but not sure, there's a one time $10.00 fee. Good for life, anywhere in U.S.A.

pigpen

I have been there a few times. Although I never went "into" the Canyon, I would recommend it. There really is only so long you can look down into a hole. Not far from there, Canyonlands, is amazing!! As far as the flight from Vegas, the last I heard, they are not allowed to go below the rim of the canyon anymore. This doesn't mean it wouldn't be a great oppurtunity. The last time I was there, is $20 per car to enter, or a "membership" was $50 (I'm sure both of these have gone up). The membership gets yu into EVERY national park and national monument in the country for 1 year. Easily worth it if you travel. My last trip there, bought the annual membership, and it got us into 12 places in 2 weeks. Then mailed to my friend living in Flagstaff, he used for the next 50 weeks to get into the canyon. He mentioned a place that I've never been to, and after seeing the images, wish I would have. Havasu Falls, google it, it unbelievable. It is on a reservation, and there are 3 ways in. Walk, mule, or helicopter. I think it is 12 miles each way. He would walk, he was young and I thinked he camped a few days(?). Every 5 minutes, the light changes at the Grand Canyon. Sometimes just due to a cloud moving in or out.

pigpen

I think it's more than that, and only good for a year. The do offer a certain discount/special for seniors.