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Originally Posted by ssshumack
Thanks everyone! We will be going to the North Rim, but only for one day. We are also going to Zion & Bryce Park, Antelope Canyon, Grand Escalante Staircase, and other beautiful places. We (my sister & I) have been researching everything we can find! I guess I just want my photos to come out "great" that I'm over thinking everything.
If anyone else has any tips for the Grand Canyon or any of the other places, please feel free to share!!!!
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We are basically doing the same trip - we are going at the end of May! I've also heard to check out Coral Dunes State Park.
Here is some information that I had saved about good hikes and overlooks at the North Rim.
Hike the North Kaibab Trail at least as far as the Coconino Overlook but try for the Supai Tunnel if you are in reasonable condition - 4 miles RT, with 1400 feet of elevaton loss (and gain).
If you do make it to Supai Tunnel, take the extra minutes and go thru the tunnel to the other side. The views are out of this world.
Other spectacular overlooks are along the road running from the Lodge to Cape Royal and Cape Final. From these two spots, you can see a great deal of the main canyon and even glimpse the Colorado River. There are also some short walks available from the overlooks that dot the road on the Walhalla Plateau. Don't miss the Cape Final and Cape Royal overlooks at the end of this road. Spectacular, especially at sunrise or sunset.
would have to recommend the Widforss Trail. The trail is long, but we only hiked the first mile, and we got great views of the canyon through the ponderosa pine trees - my favorite trail! Also, drive up the Cape Royal road stopping at Point Imperial, Wahalla Overlook, and Angel's Window, they all have great views! Go back to the lodge and sit on the rocking chairs at sunset. The views while the sun is shining on the canyon is great.
For Bryce Canyon - from what I've read it is one of the darkest places in the U.S., and you can see a lot of stars, so try to get some shots after the sun goes down.
Have fun!