Grand Canyon Pictures

One way to experience the Grand Canyon is on the Colorado River. Several companies provide manual and motortized rafting tours. kojihirano Shutterstock

Havasu Falls are located on the Havasupai Indian Reservation northwest of Grand Canyon Village. anirav iStockphoto.com

The Grand Canyon was cut by the powerful Colorado River. Redeo Flickr

The North Kaibab Trail is a grueling 14 miles. bloodredrapture Flickr

You'll find the Lower Ribbon Falls on the North Rim, just west of the North Kaibab Trail. Kkaufman11 Wikimedia Commons

Elves Chasm can be found on the South Rim along the Colorado River. Design Pics / David Ponton Getty Images

Elk battle for territory in Grand Canyon National Park. kishisaka Flickr

Indian Garden is a campground found along the Bright Angel Trail.  Grand Canyon NPS Flickr

The views of the canyon from the North Rim are spectacular. janetteasche Getty Images

While it may be expensive, travelers say that stepping out onto the Grand Canyon Skywalk is a thrilling experience. rajiwishwa Flickr

This massive, luxurious hotel sits along the South Rim. Grand Canyon NPS Flickr

You can traverse the Bright Angel Trail with a mule. mark_donoher Flickr

Thrill-seekers can explore the Colorado River by raft. MolallaRiverCowboy Flickr

Located in Grand Canyon Village, this is the main depot for the Grand Canyon Railway. Grand Canyon NPS Flickr

The beautiful Havasu Falls makes for a great photo op. Putt Sakdhnagool Getty Images

The Grand Canyon Railway makes getting around this massive national park an easy feat. http2007 Flickr

Located just north of Grand Canyon Village along the Rim Trail, Hopi Point offers spectacular views of the canyon. Fundenburg Flickr

An aerial view of Havasu Falls shows how it cascades down the rocky cliff. David Dillow Getty Images

Part of the appeal of Havasu Falls is how striking its colors are. Christina Schmitzer Getty Images

The North Rim offers excellent views of the sprawling canyon. Stephen Yelverton Photography Getty Images

Keep an eye out for a mix of green vegetation amid the red rock formations along the North Rim. Anna Irene Flickr

On a clear night, you'll be able to see a plethora of stars from the North Rim in the Grand Canyon. Matteo Colombo Getty Images

The Bright Angel Trail connects the rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River. Wirepec Getty Images

Make sure you pack lots of water to take with you as you traverse the trails in the Grand Canyon. Alper Aksac Getty Images

Riding donkeys is a popular way to see the Grand Canyon. Rainier Kopp Getty Images

Many points within Grand Canyon National Park provide stunning panoramas, perfect for photos. DeepDesertPhoto Getty Images

If you decide to raft the Colorado River, your guide may stop at various points along the way. PeteHendleyPhotography Getty Images

Take a rafting trip down the Colorado River and you might be rewarded with views like this. tonda Getty Images

Travelers should be prepared for both calm and rough waters on a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. John & Lisa Merrill Getty Images

Visitors can catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway train from the station. Amit Basu Photography Getty Images

This historic train carries passengers between Williams and the South Rim's Grand Canyon Depot. Maarten Otto Flickr

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped observation deck and glass walkway. it opened in 2007. Radius Images Getty Images

The skywalk is more than 4,000 feet high. PiotrSuraweic Getty Images

This is one of the views that greets travelers from Grand Canyon Village.  zeesstof Getty Images

According to past travelers, it's best to tackle the North Kaibab Trail in the spring or fall rather than the summer; you'll get to enjoy some of the best views in the park sans the sweltering heat. milehightraveler Getty Images