Synopses & Reviews
From river rafting to scenic fly-overs, the Grand Canyon offers a plethora of potential activitiesbut without careful planning, a trip to this much-visited national park can be overwhelming. This guide divides the attractions into sectionsthe North Rim, South Rim, Colorado River, and Havasu Fallswith lodging, dining, and camping information given for each. Outfitters for hiking, backpacking, mule rides, and rafting adventures are listed, and carefully researched chapters about the park's history, geology, and wildlife encourage leisurely study of the area's unmatched natural beauty. This book is the winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for best full-color travel guide and the Independent Publisher Award for best travel guide. About The Complete Guides:With a large number of beautiful, high-quality color photographs, these guides are as browsable as the best coffee table books but also supply travelers with maps, travel tips, and extensive listings for lodging, camping, and sightseeing.
Synopsis
From river rafting to scenic fly-overs, the Grand Canyon offers a plethora of potential activities--but without careful planning, a trip to this much-visited national park can be overwhelming. This guide divides the attractions into sections with lodging, dining, and camping information given for each.From river rafting to scenic fly-overs, the Grand Canyon offers a plethora of potential activities--but without careful planning, a trip to this much-visited national park can be overwhelming. This guide divides the attractions into sections with lodging, dining, and camping information given for each.
About the Author
James Kaiser is an award-winning travel writer and photographer and the author of
Acadia: The Complete Guide and
Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide. He lives in Santa Monica, California.