Brooke's Nook

03/25/2026

North Rim access opens May 15th, South Rim is open all year round!

News Release—Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2026 North Rim Summer Season Access

Grand Canyon National Park will welcome visitors back to the North Rim for the 2026 summer season beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.

All paved roadways within the park will reopen, including Highway 67, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial Roads. These scenic drives provide access to many of the North Rim’s iconic viewpoints, including Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Roosevelt Point, Walhalla Overlook, and Angels Window.

The entire North Kaibab Trail will reopen May 15 for foot traffic only; stock use is suspended for the season. Trail maintenance and rehabilitation work will continue along the North Kaibab Trail throughout the 2026 season. Hikers should anticipate temporary trail closures or delays while crews continue to repair the trail. Post-fire hazards and weather events may also result in additional closures.

Backcountry users will also see some services return this year. Cottonwood Campground will reopen on May 15, providing an overnight option for hikers traveling along the North Kaibab Trail. Backcountry use will be permitted in most areas of the North Rim.

The North Rim Campground is expected to reopen for tent and RV camping (no hookups) once conditions allow. Campsite reservations will be made available on recreation.gov once an opening date is established.

For those seeking overnight accommodations, lodging is available outside the park. Overnight lodging will not be available on the North Rim in the park during the 2026 season. The nearest fuel, food, and water is available at the North Rim Country Store and at Jacob Lake.

For additional information, visit:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2026-north-rim-summer-season-access.htm

NPS Photo/M. Forrest
View of Angels Window with Mt. Humphrey's in the background on March 20, 2026.

03/18/2026

We are officially open for 2026. New color theme. New tee markers. Even a couple of surprises are in store. The course is in great shape. The maintenance team worked hard over the winter to create an amazing experience as we open up for the season.

03/14/2026

Escape the upcoming heat & book the Nook! 1 hour south of Grand Canyon's south rim, or a few blocks from the Grand Canyon train.🚉 Grand Canyon Railway

02/14/2026

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02/04/2026

Good! We need 6 more weeks of winter. ❄️ ☃️

I’m a rodent, Jim, not a meteorologist!

Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again. It’s the one time where social media really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks or whistlepigs, are the largest members of the squirrel family. If the groundhog sees its shadow, legend has it that winter will last for six more weeks. If it doesn’t, we can expect early spring. Do groundhogs really believe they’re good at weather forecasting? Time will tell. About six weeks from now.

Image: Graphic with text, “Believe in yourself like a groundhog who thinks it's a meteorologist.”

01/19/2026

Per Grand Canyon National Park, Phantom Ranch will be closed from Jan. 17-24 because of a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline that delivers water to the inner canyon and South Rim.

The closure impacts Phantom Ranch's lodge and canteen. Mule rides remain closed through at least April 30 because of trail conditions. Plan accordingly.

Bummer if you had lottery tix. There's always next year, said last year...😪🙏

01/19/2026

Nany's is where it's at! Brunch, the most important meal of the day. 🌯 🌯 Railroad & Lewis.

10/28/2025

Pumpkin Week at Bearizona!! 🎃🎃 5 mins from The Nook! Brooke's Nook

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

It's my favorite time of the year!!

08/07/2025

The World Famous Sultana Bar is stumbling distance from The Nook! Established in 1912, it's only 2 years older than The Nook. 🤠

A historic Arizona bar that's as old as the state and has the longest standing liquor license was recognized as one of the best dive bars in America. Read more ⬇️ https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/08/06/sultana-williams-best-dive-bar-arizona/85515239007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

08/02/2025

It's finally happening!!! 💗💗 🐂