Everyone’s heard of the new Skywalk over the Grand Canyon, but here’s how to see it in a whole new way–without lots of other tourists around. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is only 12 miles as the crow flies from the more popular South Rim, but since it takes about 5 hours and 215 miles of driving to get there, it’s usually relatively empty. It’s also a declared game preserve and offers lush vegetation. The North Rim roads are closed from October to May due to extensive snowfall, but the North Rim itself remains open for those who want to ski or snow-shoe.

The Havasupai Indian Reservation, located on the south side of the Colorado River, is accessible only by foot, and is available for hiking or mountain climbing, only with a tribal permit. Thanks to the restrictions, Havasupai Reservation has maintained a natural beauty that’s increasingly rare around the Canyon.