Frommer's<sup>®</sup> Grand Canyon National Park, 4th Edition,9780764542848

Frommer's® Grand Canyon National Park, 4th Edition

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9780764542848
ISBN10: 0764542842
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-01-01
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 crowdsGreat places to stay, from lodges on the canyon rim to family-friendly motelsUnforgettable adventures: guided mule rides, rafting trips along the Colorado, and more

Table of Contents

List of Maps vi
1 Welcome to the Grand Canyon 1(12)
1 The Park Today
5(2)
2 The Best of the Grand Canyon
7(6)
2 Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park 13(18)
1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations
13(3)
2 When to Go
16(4)
What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon
19(1)
3 Getting There
20(5)
Driving Distances
22(3)
4 Learning Vacations & Special Programs
25(1)
5 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
25(2)
6 Tips for Travelers with Pets
27(1)
7 Tips for Travelers with Children
27(2)
8 Protecting Your Health & Safety
29(2)
3 Exploring the Grand Canyon 31(28)
1 Essentials
31(5)
Exploring the Park Without a Car
32(2)
Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon
34(2)
2 How to See the Park in Several Days
36(2)
How Grand Is the Grand Canyon?
37(1)
3 Driving Tours
38(15)
Hermits Rest Route
40(3)
Desert View Drive
43(6)
North Rim: Cape Royal Drive
49(4)
4 Ranger Programs & Organized Tours
53(1)
5 Historic & Man-Made Attractions
54(5)
4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon 59(42)
Recommended Hiking Distances
60(1)
1 Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip
61(4)
Equipment Checklist
62(3)
2 Exploring the Backcountry
65(2)
A Note About Difficulty of Trails
66(1)
3 Trails on the South Rim
67(2)
4 Trails on the North Rim
69(5)
Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers
72(2)
5 South Rim Corridor Trails
74(4)
6 North Rim Corridor Trail
78(3)
7 South Rim Wilderness Trails
81(5)
8 North Rim Wilderness Trail
86(1)
9 Backcountry Campgrounds
87(2)
Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations
89(1)
10 Other Sports & Activities
89(107)
Reserve a Mule Trip In Advance
96(5)
5 Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area 101(11)
1 Camping Inside the Park
101(4)
2 Camping Outside the Park
105(5)
Campgrounds In the Grand Canyon Area
106(4)
3 Picnic & Camping Supplies
110(2)
6 Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park 112(12)
1 South Rim Lodging
112(5)
Reserving a Room Inside the Park
114(3)
2 Lodging Inside the Canyon
117(1)
3 Lodging on the North Rim
118(1)
4 Where to Eat on the South Rim
119(3)
5 Where to Eat Inside the Canyon
122(1)
6 Where to Eat on the North Rim
123(1)
7 Gateway Towns 124(43)
1 Flagstaff
124(13)
2 Tusagan
137(5)
3 Williams
142(8)
4 Cameron
150(1)
5 Towns & Outposts Near the North Rim
151(4)
6 Kanab, Utah
155(6)
7 Havasu Canyon & Supai
161(6)
8 A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park 167(29)
1 The Ecosystem
167(6)
Protecting the Environment
170(3)
2 The Landscape
173(5)
3 The Flora
178(9)
4 The Fauna
187(9)
Index 196
General Index
196(6)
Accommodations Index
202(1)
Restaurant Index
203

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