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The book was revised and updated January 2014, and the print edition was redesigned for a cleaner layout and easier reading.Whether your interest in the Grand Canyon is in a quick look from a few of the rim view points, a week-long whitewater trip on the Colorado River, a stay in a lodge on the very edge of the canyon, a walk along a rim trail, camping in the rim forest, or hiking down into the canyon, this book is for you.Grand Canyon Guide has two major parts, Activities and Exploring. In Activities, you find out how to get to the Grand Canyon and what do do once you're there. Exploring The Canyon is for those who want to learn more about the national park, national monument, national forest, and Indian reservations that all have a part in managing the lands of the Grand Canyon region. You can also learn more about the natural and human history of the Grand Canyon.Contents: IntroductionMap LegendActivities: Things To DoGetting There Scenic DrivesLodging and RestaurantsCampingHikingFor Kids and FamiliesPhotographyMule TripsRiver RunningAir ToursExploring The CanyonThe ParkThe MonumentSouth RimNorth RimToroweapSupaiGrand Canyon WestGeologyPlants and AnimalsPeople and the CanyonResourcesAbout the Author

Revised June 2020Entrance lines several miles long?Hours-long wait to get into the park?No place to park?Viewpoints mobbed?Lodges booked up?Campgrounds full?Don't let this be your experience at the Grand Canyon!In this book, a local with decades of experience exploring Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding national forests, wilderness areas, and national monuments shares with you his secrets for avoiding the crowds.