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Grand Canyon National Park

Powell Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi
Powell Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi

Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is a world-renowned natural wonder that leaves visitors in awe of its immense scale and breathtaking beauty. Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, the Grand Canyon is a geological marvel, showcasing colorful rock layers that reveal the Earth’s history. The park offers countless viewpoints where visitors can marvel at the canyon’s vastness and stunning vistas. Hiking trails provide opportunities to explore the depths of the canyon, while rafting trips along the Colorado River offer a unique perspective from below. Grand Canyon National Park is a testament to the power of nature and a destination that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Grand Canyon National Park:

There are two main sections to Grand Canyon National Park – the North Rim and the South Rim. Both offer amazing vistas and photography opportunities. As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Grand Canyon National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

North Rim

Bright Angel Point
Bright Angel Point
Cape Royal
Cape Royal
Crazy Jug Point
Crazy Jug Point
North Rim View Point Trail
North Rim View Point Trail
Point Imperial
Point Imperial
Point Sublime
Point Sublime

South Rim

Desert View
Desert View
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Watchtower
Grand Canyon South Rim Trail
Grand Canyon South Rim Trail
Grandview Point
Grandview Point
Hermit Road
Hermit Road
Hopi Point
Hopi Point
Lipan Point
Lipan Point
Mather Point
Mather Point
Moran Point
Moran Point
Ooh Aah Point
Ooh Aah Point
Powell Point
Powell Point
South Kaibab Trail
South Kaibab Trail
Toroweap Overlook
Toroweap Overlook
Yavapi Point
Yavapi Point

Grand Canyon National Park Wildlife Photography:

Grand Canyon National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

California Condor at Grand Canyon
California Condor at Grand Canyon
Desert Big Horn Ram Sheep
Desert Big Horn Ram Sheep
Male Eastern Collared Lizard
Male Eastern Collared Lizard
Mountain Short-horned Lizard
Mountain Short-horned Lizard
Portrait Shot of Young Mule Deer
Portrait Shot of Young Mule Deer
Rocky Mountain Elk
Rocky Mountain Elk

Want to learn more about Grand Canyon National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Grand Canyon, North and South Rims [Grand Canyon National Park] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • National Geographic Park Profiles: Grand Canyon Country: Over 100 Full-Color Photographs, plus Detailed Maps, and Firsthand Information
  • Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park 6 (National Parks Guide)
  • A Complete Guide to the Grand Circle National Parks: Covering Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, and Grand Canyon National Parks (English and Japanese Edition)
  • Grand Canyon National Park (Postcard History Series)

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Abba’s Creations Photography: Bright Angel Point, Crazy Jug Point, Point Sublime
  • iStock / JGalione: Point Imperial
  • Shutterstock / Bruce Grubbs: Lipan Point
  • Shutterstock / Castro and Schnaidt: Desert View
  • Shutterstock / Checubus: Toroweap Overlook
  • Shutterstock / Chris Nunez: Desert View Watchthower
  • Shutterstock / David G Hayes: Portrait Shot of Young Mule Deer
  • Shutterstock / Dominic Gentilcore PhD: Male Eastern Collared Lizard
  • Shutterstock / Film Adventure: Ooh Aah Point, South Kaibab Trail
  • Shutterstock / freisein: Hermit Road
  • Shutterstock / gmeland: Moran Point
  • Shutterstock / imageBROKER.com: Grand Canyon South Rim Trail
  • Shutterstock / James Marvin Phelps: Desert Big Horn Ram Sheep
  • Shutterstock / John Glade: Hopi Point
  • Shutterstock / Katrina Leigh: Yavapi Point
  • Shutterstock / Kelly vanDellen: Grandview Point
  • Shutterstock / Keneva Photography: Mather Point
  • Shutterstock / kojihirano: California Condor at Grand Canyon
  • Shutterstock / Pat Tr: Cape Royal
  • Shutterstock / Peter Wey: Rocky Mountain Elk
  • Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi: Powell Point
  • Shutterstock / Viktor Loki: Mountain Short-horned Lizard
  • Shutterstock / Wisanu Boonrawd: North Rim View Point Trail

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