The lodge is owned and run by native American tribe. You pay a permit fee to access tribal land. Reservation needed. Lodge is located 3 hours west of the South Rim. The tribe runs its own tourism office, as well as a café, lodge, and general store. Individual members of the tribe also have small businesses, leading tour groups and packing supplies in and out of the canyon.
You have to drive yourself 2 hours to get the the grand canyon.
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