Grand Canyon: Don’t Do These 7 Things

IMPORTANT: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently experienced extensive damage due to a forest fire and will remain closed throughout the 2025 travel season. Visit the NPS Site for more up-to-date information.

Here are 7 NON-OBVIOUS don’ts for the Grand Canyon- including 2 that are things you don’t need to worry about! This is what we talk about in the video:

• Expect to keep your sleep schedule
• Let the animals get too close
• Go to every viewpoint
• Overestimate your hiking ability
• Wait too long to book your mule ride
• Worry about food and water
• Worry about shuttles

Additional Resources

• Grand Canyon Itinerary
• Grand Canyon Trip Planner