One Of Arizona's Most Beautiful Hotels Is Hiding Inside A National Park
Robin Jarvis
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As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
Much more than just architecture and decor, truly beautiful hotels also deliver big by way of location. Perhaps the grandest hotel located in the Grand Canyon is situated along the south rim – and it dishes up a front-row seat for one of the nation’s most visited natural attractions. Read on for more information about El Tovar, one of the finest national park hotels in the US.
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More information is available on the official website for Grand Canyon Lodges. Book your stay, see more photos, and learn all about the history of the hotel there! Trust us, you’ll love it.
Ready to get out and explore? Here Are 6 Of The Easiest Trails You Can Hike In Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
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What are some fun things to do outside in Arizona?
Arizona is the ultimate outdoors enthusiast’s state. There is so much to do, see, and experience here that it would take a lifetime to do it all – and most of it is outside! For example, any one of Arizona’s 31 amazing state parks are the perfect thing to do during a weekend or maybe with family and friends. You can go boating at almost any of Arizona’s stunning lakes (we do have those), and you can camp year-round in some amazing places like Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and more. Kayaking and river tubing are also very popular, as summer can get pretty hot and outdoor water sports are where it’s at during that time of year. Mountain biking is popular, and so are nature walks in places like the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Desert Botanical Garden, in Superior and Phoenix, respectively. Arizona is also home to a theme park, which is all outdoors (except for the arcade) and 100% fun, so even folks not looking to get dirty can have a great time outside in Arizona.
What are some short and sweet hiking trails in Arizona?
Although “short” is subjective, for this answer we’ll count a “short” hike as anything three miles long or less. And guess what? There are literally hundreds of trails we would consider “short” in the Copper State, so you might want to lace up your boots and get started now (you might be finished with all of them by the time you’re super elderly). Some of the best short hiking trails in Arizona include many in Sedona, like Cathedral Rock Trail, which is 1.2 miles and fairly challenging despite the shortness. In the Phoenix area, you should check out Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail, which is two and a half challenging but rewarding miles. Looking for something less difficult? We got you! You’ll also love the iconic Horseshoe Bend Trail, in Page, which leads you to one of the most famous scenes in the entire Southwest. Need more ideas? Check out this list of short and easy hiking trails in Arizona with epic payoffs!