On our second day in Arizona, we decided to drive to Grand Canyon National Park. We stopped by Williams, AZ where we grabbed a quick brunch and were greeted by a winter wonderland.
We almost canceled our drive because we didn’t expect snow so the cars weren’t equipped. However, after some reassurance from the locals that the roads would be safe, we decided to go on with our trip and I’m glad we did!
Even during the holidays, the park was packed! When we finally got settled in, we hiked over to the overlook point and enjoyed the beautiful sight. Unfortunately, due to the government shutdown, most trails in the park were blocked off (due to lack of staff and for safety reasons) so we took in the view of the canyon at Mather Point as much as we could.
We spent a good hour before heading back into town with our frozen and pink noses. Our group decided to have lunch at Big E Steakhouse and Saloon and bought some souvenirs at the nearby trading post. Once we wrapped up, we drove back to Kingman and spent the night relaxing.
Oooh! I love that you’re super one with nature!! It’s great that your cars could make it fine because the views were worth it!! I think I rather come during the winter than summer so I can avoid the heat, hehe. The lunch sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed your time out there!! ♥♥♥
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Looks fantastic! Looks like you guys got to go at the perfect time of year.
It looks so awesome with the snow frosting on the rocks!
Wonderful photographs. I have always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon. Thank you for sharing.
It’s such a shame that a lot of it was shut off but LOOK at those views!! The Grand Canyon looks and sounds absolutely incredible, it’s definitely near the top of my bucket list and I’m extremely excited to visit one day. You guys look so happy and it sounds like you had a great time and some yummy food!
Alice Xx
I loved visiting the Grand Canyon! It’s so majestic. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics.
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Those views are incredible!! My mum went to the Grand Canyon when I was younger and I’m so jealous I didn’t get to go on that trip with her. It’s a shame that the shutdown meant the trails weren’t an option, but safety is obviously way more important. I’m glad the snow didn’t ruin it for you! x
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I can’t remember the last time I visited the Grand Canyon haha. When I was younger I hiked rim to rim! It was such an incredible experience. Sounds like you had a great visit!
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Wow! What a beautiful sight! Glad you were all safe and sound.
Oh wow, I can’t believe it can get cold in Arizona with ice on the mountains. Nice to see your post and know about it.
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Beautiful! I am sure the pictures don’t do it justice, but they are amazing. I have always wanted to go but am extremely afraid of heights and think I would have a difficult time. So crazy that it was snowy!
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Lovely post!! I’m finally getting to the Grand Canyon next month as I’m visiting my brothers in Phoenix 🙂
I have never been to the Grand Canyon. It is a place I really want to see. It looks so breathtaking. Eventually, I will get there!
Oh my goodness this mountains are soooo gorgeous!!! 🙌🏽✨ what a FUN TRIP !!
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Gosh, those views are absolutely beautiful! I’d love to visit the Grand Canyon one day! 😍
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Wow, those photos!! This looks like an amazing experience, Eena! I’m so glad you had a lovely time even though some trails were closed. It sounds like an awesome day out with absolutely stunning scenery and incredible views! Thanks for sharing your adventure! <3 xx
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I loved to visit Grand Canyon so much! What an impressive sight. I could sit for hours and just stare at those beautiful rocks.
xx Simone
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Your pictures are so stunning. I’m always in awe of how beautiful nature is. Like, I know it’s beautiful. And then I see pictures and I’m like how can it be that beautiful?! The Grand Canyon has always been on my bucket list! I’m glad you didn’t let a little bit of snow cancel your amazing trip!
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Wow this is amazing. I’ve actually never been to the Grand Canyon but it’s definitely on my list of places to see. It looks so majestic and I can’t even imagine how much more beautiful it is in person. What an incredible experience.
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Wow. Those views are utterly breathtaking. I’d love to visit the Grand Canyon – I’m very jealous. I love the snow too so you went at basically my ideal time!
Jenny
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These pictures look so good and I just love how genuinely happy you are, I can see a glow on your face ♥️
Oh wow, those photos and views are absolutely amazing. The air must be like champagne up there, so clean and refreshing. I love your hiking posts, Eena, they are so gorgeous to look at and so inspirational to read. Thank you for sharing this one too 🙂
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I would absolutely love to visit the Grand Canyon one day! It’s a shame some of the routes were closed but I’m glad you still managed to get to see it! You also have some beautiful pictures here that I’m sure will help you to remember your trip! xx
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The grand canyon looks absolutely amazing! so majestic and such a wonder of nature! it must be so amazing to see it in real life!
What a beautiful place the Grand Canyon looks! It’s somewhere I would love to visit, and your photos make me want to visit all the more.
Sounds like a great day out, despite the strike and snow!
Thanks for sharing!
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Wow amazing photos! I’d love to visit the Grand Canyon one day. I’m glad the snow didn’t stop your visit, I didn’t even know it was capable of snowing there!
These photographs are absolutely amazing. I have never before had the Grand Canyon on my travel bucket list, but after reading this post and seeing these beautiful pictures, I think I have to add it! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Wow you’re pictures are amazing! I’m jealous- the Grand Canyon is one of my must-see places and I haven’t made it there yet. Hopefully soon!
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This looks so beautiful and amazing! Your pictures are truly beautiful. I’ve never been to the USA but the Grand Canyon is high on my bucket list of places I want to visit. Great post!
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I love the element of snow that was part of the trip. Makes for some really cool photos of the Grand Canyon.
Your photos are breath taking! Sucks that you couldn’t explore some of the trails but seemed well worth it.
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Those pictures are AMAZING!!! I’m glad you didn’t cancel, it seems like you had a great time!!
I’ve got a friend who went there last year and she sent me so many pictures that really want me to go there asap! Maybe one day haha xx
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Oh wow, the Grand Canyon has been on my travel bucket list for ages- these photos are absolutely stunning! It’s really interesting to hear that the government shutdown affected the accessibility too- you don’t think of these things do you?!
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The hike looks like so much fun!
All of these photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Xoxo,
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This is definitely on my bucket list visits.
xx
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The grand canyon looks amazing!!
X Merel
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Woww! I need to go! I hope you had a great time!
Have a great day! xx
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Such a breathtaking place indeed. Lovely photos dear, thanks for sharing!
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Your photos are amazing! What a fabulous bucket list item! It’s odd, I never envisaged snow at the Grand Canyon! The snow does make it look even more spectacular though! I’m glad you managed to get to see this wonderful landmark, despite all the setbacks and obstacles in your way. Thank you for sharing xxx
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Wow! Your photos are wonderful! Looks like you had a great time!
We saw the Grand Canyon for the first time in 2017, despite having vacationed in Las Vegas previously. I am SO happy we made the trip because the views are absolutely breathtaking, aren’t they? I hadn’t thought about how the government shutdown affecting what would be available. I’m glad you were able to make the most of it anyway!
Wow so beautiful. Would love to visit the Grand Canyon one day. It always looks so amazing/beautiful
A place I want to visit some day. Its so grand like its name.
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I love the Grand Canyon! It is unbelievably beautiful! Hope you had fun!
Tas
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful places! I’ve been there twice and it’s just incredible. But that’s good that the snow didn’t stop you from seeing it! Your photos are beautiful too!
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Ahh! I’ve never seen the grand canyon at this time of year! Great photos!
Oh wow this is STUNNING! The Grand Canyon is on my bucket list and it looks absolutely incredible – I’d love to visit someday! Thank you for sharing such gorgeous photos 🙂
Heather xoxo
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I love this place. I have visited twice and would totally go again. It’s so grand and breathtaking!
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Grand Canyon is so amazing and breathtaking! I really can’t believe how nature can be magnificent!
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I can’t believe that I’ve been to the Grand Canyon three times. Seems so far away when I look at your pictures. Thanks for sharing,
ANOUK
Those views!!! Hope to visit Grand Canyon one day! Sorry to hear some of the trails in the park were blocked off! Anyway, it looks like you´ve enjoyed the view of the canyon at Mather Point! Great photos!
Have a great week!
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Gorgeous photos here. I wish I could visit the grand canyon.
Grand Canyon in on my bucket list! Would love to visit one day. Looks like you had tonnes of fun – beautiful photos 🙂 xx
Eena, I would love to visit the Grand Canyon. When did you visit?
Wow, I’m loving these photos you took of the Grand Canyon! I’m just always in awe of how amazing this park is! It is too bad that you couldn’t access most of the trails, but that view of the point is breathtaking!
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The Grand Canyon looks simply breathtaking. I’d love to visit one day but I can imagine getting very overwhelmed!
Milenka x
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I’m so glad that you didn’t cancel because of the snow! It looks like you ended up having a fantastic time – photos are amazing 😊 You always inspire me to get out more and explore nature!
How magical! I’d love to see this one day! 🙂 It’s a shame you didn’t get to hike the trails but so good you got to go experience it in person, it always looks amazing in photos, just like you’ve captured here.
Hope that your week is going well 🙂
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I wish I will visit this place one day! Through your pics it look incredible! Such an inspo!
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It looks beautiful!! I’ve never been, but I would love to go. Your photos are beautiful!
Wow!!! I am so jealous!! I would love to go to see the Grand Canyon and the national park. I had no idea it got so cold there, snow doesn’t look right there haha. It should be hot and desert-y right?! Your pictures are stunning, I’m moving it up on my bucket list 🙂
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Awww those photos are so beautiful! You look like you are having so much fun.
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It looks amazing. I’ve never been there but I really want to, after seeing this post.
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