A gargantuan 277 miles long, the Grand Canyon stretches 18 miles wide and dips as low as a mile deep. When planning your adventure, be familiar with the three distinct areas managed by the National Park Service: the inner Canyon, the North Rim and the South Rim as you prepare for your trip. 1. Figure out the best way to reach the Grand Canyon. Taking a road trip may be cheaper, though, these days the cost of gas can be steep. Traveling by plane may save time and sanity. |