"Whether you get there by mule, by raft, or by foot, there’s nowhere on earth like Phantom Ranch. Nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch is the toughest dinner reservation to land in the park. You can make the effort by entering the online lottery, scoring an overnight stay, and hiking or riding a mule down the 10-mile Bright Angel Trail or 7.7-mile South Kaibab Trail. (Due to trail conditions, availability is more limited than usual. Check online before making your plans.) Once you arrive at Phantom Ranch, you’ll be greeted with a dinner of steak, cornbread, and potatoes; beef stew; or vegetable chili. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, hotcakes, cherrywood-smoked bacon, and enough coffee to motivate you to hike back to civilization." - Krista Diamond, Janna Karel
