I had the distinct priviledge of working at Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim for two years, and I would recommend working in the National Parks to anyone. It gives you a chance to really get to know a park in all its’ seasons and temperments, and it will give you a deeper appreciation of what wonders our national parks really are.

If you really want to see the canyon, see it in winter. Sure, the roads are a little more difficult to navigate, but there won’t be nearly as many people there, and your visit will be completely different than a summertime jaunt.

In winter, the canyon is quiet, and the sounds of birds and animals just seem to magnify in the cold, clear air. A view from the rim on a snowy day helps pick out the many layers that make up the inner gorge, it’s a real look back in geologic history. Take a walk along the rim, enjoy the view, and spend some time just enjoying the solitude of the canyon in winter.

A visit in winter will make you never want to go back in the crowded summer season!