Grand Canyon North Rim Vs South Rim

Visited the North Rim in late September 2004. Although there were a reasonable number of other visitors it didn’t feel at all crowded and seemed so tranquil. I believe the views from the North rim points are just as good as the south and no jostling at photo points to take snaps.

The North Rim Lodge hotel looked very nice, we sat on some large wooden chairs out front, enjoyed an iced lemonade and were rewarded by witnessing a landslide on the other side of the canyon and the clouds of dust that headed skywards afterwards. Not very many people can lay claim to seeing something like that! Also inside the lodge is a bronze life size statue of a donkey called “Brighty” and a nice story that goes with it.

We also enjoyed the drive in to the North Rim and on the way out headed off to visit several of the other viewpoints which I would recommend.

Also worth a mention is, when you leave the North Rim there is a gasoline station and garage with a food store and restaurant (at the junction with the main highway I think) - they sell what tasted liked home made cookies - one of these is enough for dinner! They were fantastic, specially recommend the chocolate cookie, with mallow topping then a chocolate cream over - best cookies ever!!!

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