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Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation?in an easy-to-carry size—and at an unbeatable price!
Your Complete Guide to the Parks:
- The best strategies for seeing this spectacular park, whether you have a full week or just a few hours
- Great places to stay, from cozy lodges on the canyon rim to family-friendly gateway motels—plus a complete campground guide
- Canyon adventures for everyone: helicopter tours, guided mule rides, rafting trips along the Colorado, and more
- The best hikes, from gently rolling rim trails to overnight treks that take you deep into the canyon
- Where to eat and stock up on supplies—both in the parks and in the gateway towns
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Synopsis
Everything you need to have the perfect park vacation, in an easy-to-carry pocket size:
- The best hikes, each complete with a trail description, estimated time, and difficulty rating, and tips on how to avoid the crowds
- Great places to stay, from lodges on the canyon rim to family-friendly motels
- Unforgettable adventures: guided mule rides, rafting trips along the Colorado, and more
About the Author
Shane Christensen, a California native, has written extensively about the United States, South America, and Western Europe for Berkeley Guides, Fodor’s, and the Wall Street Journal. He is also a co-author of Frommer’s South America and Frommer’s Argentina & Chile.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.1 Welcome to the Grand Canyon.
1 The Park Today.
2 The Best of the Grand Canyon.
2 Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park.
1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations.
2 When to Go.
What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon.
3 Getting There.
Driving Distances.
4 Parking & Getting Around.
5 Learning Vacations & Special Programs.
6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
7 Protecting Your Health & Safety.
8 Recommended Reading.
3 Exploring the Grand Canyon
1 Essentials.
Exploring the Park Without a Car.
Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon.
2 How to See the Park in Several Days.
How Grand Is the Grand Canyon?
3 Driving Tours.
Hermit Road.
Desert View Drive.
North Rim: Cape Royal Drive.
Optional stop.
Optional stop.
4 Ranger Programs & Organized Tours.
5 Historic & Man-Made Attractions.
4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon.
Recommended Hiking Distances.
1 Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip.
Equipment Checklist.
2 Exploring the Backcountry.
A Note About Difficulty of Trails.
3 Trails on the South Rim.
4 Trails on the North Rim.
Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers.
5 South Rim Corridor Trails.
6 North Rim Corridor Trail.
7 South Rim Wilderness Trails.
8 North Rim Wilderness Trail.
9 Backcountry Campgrounds.
Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations.
10 Other Sports & Activities.
Reserving a Mule Trip.
5 Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area.
1 Camping Inside the Park.
2 Camping Outside the Park.
Campgrounds in the Grand Canyon Area.
3 Picnic & Camping Supplies.
6 Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park.
1 South Rim Lodging.
Reserving a Room Inside the Park.
2 Lodging Inside the Canyon.
3 Lodging on the North Rim.
4 Where to Eat on the South Rim.
5 Where to Eat Inside the Canyon.
6 Where to Eat on the North Rim.
7 Gateway Towns
1 Flagstaff.
2 Tusayan.
3 Williams.
4 Cameron.
5 Towns & Outposts near the North Rim.
6 Kanab, Utah.
7 Havasu Canyon & Supai.
8 A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park.
1 The Landscape.
2 The Flora.
3 The Fauna.
4 The Ecosystem.
Protecting the Environment.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.