Go on Grand Canyon Mule Ride, Arizona

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Ride a mule down into the Grand Canyon or perhaps along the rim. There are guided rides using a time-honored method of canyon transportation: the sure-footed mule. These animals combine the sure-footedness of a burro with the larger size and strength of a horse, and have been carrying canyon visitors since the late 1800’s. The overnight rides go deep into the canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch (one or two nights). If you only have a short time to visit the South Rim, but are still longing for adventure you can take the Canyon Vistas Rim Ride. While it doesn’t take you into the canyon the views along the way are stunning. More than 600,000 people have taken Grand Canyon mule rides since they were first offered in 1887. In 1904 Fred Harvey became the exclusive provider of mule rides at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, then known as Amfac Parks & Resorts, purchased the Fred Harvey Company in 1968. Mule rides from the South Rim are arranged through Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (303-297-2757) or visit http://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/things-to-do/mule-trips/ Mule trips are available from the North Rim (one-day and half-day trips) but do not go all the way to the river. Call Grand Canyon Trail Rides for reservations, (435) 679-8665, or write to PO Box 128, Tropic, Utah, 84776, or visit them at http://www.canyonrides.com/grand-canyon-mule-ride/

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