Synopses & Reviews
With a large number of beautiful, high-quality color photographs, this guide is as browsable as the best coffee table books but also supplies travelers with maps, travel tips, and extensive listings for lodging, camping, and sightseeing. From river rafting to scenic fly-overs, the Grand Canyon offers a plethora of potential activitiesbut without careful planning, a trip to this popular 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.
About the Author
James Kaiser is an award-winning travel writer and photographer and author of Acadia: The Complete Guide, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide, and Yosemite: The Complete Guide.