This one-day itinerary includes the best of Grand Canyon's South Rim, including El Tovar, Mather Point, ... Its sweeping vistas make it a great place to see sunrise or sunset.

The footage was captured near Yavapai Point, an area that provides some of the best views of the Grand Canyon's south rim. Streaks of lightning can be seen striking the landscape as heavy rain falls.

Lodging options for visitors at Grand Canyon South Rim, which gets the most tourists, include hotels on the park grounds, in nearby Tusayan, and in Williams, about 60 miles south of the park entrance.