Living in the desert, we've been to the Grand Canyon several times. One trip that was really fun-we stayed in Williams, AZ. There is a Grand Canyon Railroad that takes you right into the park. You can stay several hours, or make arrangements to stay over night and then ride back.(we were staying in our RV, but there is a nice hotel right there too) Another thing to do-- You can hike down into the canyon, or ride mules. There are also accomodations at the bottom to stay. It is quite a strenuous trip and I've never done that. I'm sure they have a good website that will give you an overview of the area. Good luck and have a great time! BTW, Zion's and Bryce Canyon in Southern Utah are also amazing to see.