EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

Grand Canyon homelands
Arizona
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Grand Canyon homelands

Three landscape areas around the Grand Canyon protect places of cultural and ecological significance. Plan a specific district visit rather than assuming the monument is one connected scenic loop.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Kaibab Plateau landscapes
  • 02Coconino Plateau landscapes
  • 03Tribal and landscape interpretation

Before you go

Check the exact unit and managing agency for access. The monument is separate from Grand Canyon National Park.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.