This is a press release, but it probably contains good advice for winter and early spring travelers. Because the 250-room Maswik Lodge near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed for renovations until March, tourism officials recommend booking alternate lodging now.
Some of those alternates sit on Route 66:
Want to “get your kicks on Route 66?
IS there a national time for spring break?
Do most schools across the country take a certain week in March?
I was thinking of a spring RT 66 trip which would include a grand canyon hiking trip, but want to avoid the crowds.thanks
P.S. this site is awesome. I visit it many times a days. thanks
Major, spring break generally is in March, but there’s no set calendar nationwide. I’ve heard about private schools letting out as early as February clear up to mid-April.
It might be a tad crowded at the canyon during your break. But the heavy tourist season for the canyon actually is from about Memorial Day to Labor Day. So I say: Go for it!