Kaibab National Forest (/ˈkaɪbæb/, KY-bab) borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, in north-central Arizona.

The North Kaibab Ranger District was part of the lands withdrawn from the public domain in 1893 and included in the Grand Canyon Forest Reserve.

In 1919, the National Park was created from the forest service lands surrounding the Grand Canyon.

Up until 1972, the North Kaibab consisted of two ranger districts, Big Springs and Jacob Lake.

The higher altitude is reflected in Bright Angel's lower temperatures and increased precipitation versus Jacob Lake.

The Tusayan Ranger District is part of Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Among other things, they enhance the beauty of the landscape, hold soil in place, and provide cover and food for wildlife.

As elevation decreases, trees give way to bitterbrush, Gambel oak, sagebrush, and cliffrose.

Bison were introduced to northern Arizona in the early 1900s as part of a ranching operation to crossbreed them with cattle.

Most common birds are bluebirds, robins, Steller's jays, nuthatches, flickers and other woodpeckers, crows, various hummingbirds, ravens, and a variety of hawks.

This rustic cabin was built in 1889 as part of a sheep ranch, and was acquired by the Forest Service in 1907 for use as a ranger station.