Starling (noun). any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred.
The South Rim features hotels, lodges, restaurants and convenient amenities including an interior shuttle bus system that takes visitors to the various scenic points. The Grand Canyon South Rim is about 230 miles north of Phoenix via I-17 North to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 northwest to the canyon. Although it can be a day trip, it would be an exhausting one if you're going to spend a reasonable amount of time experiencing the canyon.
Drive approximately 60 miles to arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The total trip time on this route is about 8 hours. 1  This is the most direct route to the Grand Canyon from Los Angeles, because other modes of transportation require you to go through Flagstaff, Arizona.