Frommer's® Grand Canyon National Park, 5th Edition
by Shane ChristensenEdition: 5th
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Pub. Date: 2006-05-01
Publisher(s): Frommers
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Summary
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
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | |
| Welcome to the Grand Canyon | |
| The Park Today | |
| The Best of the Grand Canyon | |
| Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park | |
| Getting Started: Information & Reservations | |
| When to Go | |
| What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon | |
| Getting There | |
| Driving Distances | |
| Parking & Getting Around | |
| Learning Vacations & Special Programs | |
| Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | |
| Protecting Your Health & Safety | |
| Recommended Reading | |
| Exploring the Grand Canyon | |
| Essentials | |
| Exploring the Park Without a Car | |
| Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon | |
| How to See the Park in Several Days | |
| How Grand Is the Grand Canyon? | |
| Driving Tours | |
| Hermit Road | |
| Desert View Drive | |
| North Rim: Cape Royal Drive | |
| Optional stop | |
| Optional stop | |
| Ranger Programs & Organized Tours | |
| Historic & Man-Made Attractions | |
| Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon | |
| Recommended Hiking Distances | |
| Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip | |
| Equipment Checklist | |
| Exploring the Backcountry | |
| A Note About Difficulty of Trails | |
| Trails on the South Rim | |
| Trails on the North Rim | |
| Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers | |
| South Rim Corridor Trails | |
| North Rim Corridor Trail | |
| South Rim Wilderness Trails | |
| North Rim Wilderness Trail | |
| Backcountry Campgrounds | |
| Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations | |
| Other Sports & Activities | |
| Reserving a Mule Trip | |
| Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area | |
| Camping Inside the Park | |
| Camping Outside the Park | |
| Campgrounds in the Grand Canyon Area | |
| Picnic & Camping Supplies | |
| Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park | |
| South Rim Lodging | |
| Reserving a Room Inside the Park | |
| Lodging Inside the Canyon | |
| Lodging on the North Rim | |
| Where to Eat on the South Rim | |
| Where to Eat Inside the Canyon | |
| Where to Eat on the North Rim | |
| Gateway Towns | |
| Flagstaff | |
| Tusayan | |
| Williams | |
| Cameron | |
| Towns & Outposts near the North Rim | |
| Kanab, Utah | |
| Havasu Canyon & Supai | |
| A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park | |
| The Landscape | |
| The Flora | |
| The Fauna | |
| The Ecosystem | |
| Protecting the Environment | |
| Index | |
| General Index | |
| Accommodations Index | |
| Restaurant Index | |
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