By Lassen Tours

Lassen Tours has provided tours of theWestCoast Golden Triangle for over two decades, showing travelers the most talked-about destinations in regions around San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. One of the locales frequented by Lassen Tours includes the Grand Canyon.

Before crossing the country to arrive at one of America’s most impressive natural wonders - the Grand Canyon - there are a few issues you should familiarize yourself with. For starters, the majority of visitors looking for the Grand Canyon experience settle at the South Rim, an area of the canyon that is open all day long, every day of the year. The canyon is busy all year round, and it is advisable to make reservations before travelling and to prepare for lengthy traffic delays. While winter weather is sometimes troublesome, November through February crowds are comparatively lighter.

Those looking to experience the canyon’s hiking trails should prepare for summer temperatures between 80 and 100 degrees, while winter temperatures can drop well below freezing. There are a variety of trails in the park, ranging from short walks to long hikes. While hiking into the canyon itself provides a unique challenge of moving downhill all day followed by a strenuous climb back up, it has been completed by both children and senior citizens.