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Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the changing light of sunset over the South Rim, go rafting along the Colorado River's twists and turns, or take a mule ride down to the canyon floor; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park Travel Guide:
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park, our most comprehensive guide to the Grand Canyon, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Wendy Yanagihara, and Jennifer Denniston.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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Grand Canyon National Park 3
The Authors 19
Destination Grand Canyon National Park 21
Planning Your Trip 23
Itineraries 30
Activities 41
Kids & Pets 57
Environment 65
History 84
South Rim 100
Sights 106
El Tovar 106
Bright Angel Lodge 107
Yavapai Observation Station 107
Grand Canyon Depot 107
Hopi House 108
Verkamp's Curios 108
Lookout Studio 108
Kolb Studio 108
Grand Canyon Cemetery 109
Overlooks 109
Driving 110
Hiking 114
Easy Hikes 114
Day Hikes 115
Backcountry Hikes 122
Biking 126
Other Activities 127
Mule Rides 127
Flyovers 128
Fishing 128
Ranger Programs 129
Cross-Country Skiing 129
Sleeping 130
Camping 130
Lodges 131
Eating 133
Budget 133
Midrange 134
Top End 134
Drinking 135
Beyond the South Rim 135
Kaibab National Forest (South Rim) 137
Tusayan 137
Valle 139
Williams 140
Havasupai Reservation 144
Hualapai Reservation & Skywalk 149
Flagstaff & Around 151
Sedona 162
Cameron 170
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam 171
Las Vegas 175
North Rim 184
Overlooks 187
Driving 187
Hiking 190
Easy Hikes 190
Day Hikes 192
Backcountry Hikes 194
Biking 196
Other Activities 196
Mule Rides 196
Ranger Programs 197
Cross-Country Skiing 197
Sleeping 197
Eating & Drinking 198
Beyond the North Rim 199
Kaibab National Forest (North Rim) 199
Along Highways 89 & Alt 89 204
Fredonia 207
Kanab 207
Page & Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 213
Colorado River 220
Planning 222
Orientation 222
Permits & Costs 223
Boat Options 223
When to Go 223
Rafting Companies 224
Upper Section: Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch 225
Middle Section: Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash 226
Lower Section: Whitmore Wash to South Cove 228
Directory 229
Accommodations 229
Activities 230
Business Hours 231
Children 231
Climate Charts 231
Courses 232
Discount Cards 233
Festivals & Events 233
Food & Drink 233
Holidays 234
Insurance 234
International Visitors 234
Internet Access 235
Money 235
Post 235
Showers & Laundry 235
Telephone 235
Time 236
Time 236
Tourist Information 236
Tours 236
Travelers with Disabilities 237
Volunteering 238
Women Travelers 238
Work 239
Transportation 240
Getting There & Away 240
Air 240
Bus 241
Car & Motorcycle 242
Train 244
Getting Around 245
Bicycle 245
Shuttle 245
Car & Motorcycle 245
Health & Safety 247
Before You Go 247
Insurance 247
Medical Checklist 247
Internet Resources 247
Further Reading 248
In the Park 248
Medical Assistance 248
Common Ailments 248
Environmental Hazards 249
Safe Hiking 251
Safe Biking 254
Clothing & Equipment 256
Clothing 256
Equipment 258
Buying & Renting Locally 261
Glossary 262
Behind the Scenes 264
Index 270
World Time Zones 278
Map Legend 280
My wife just got back from the Grand Canyon and defiantly would not have had the time that we did if we did not have this book on us! Personally I get a Lonely Planet travel book before I go anywhere, its always the basis for my research into my travels. This travel book is no different from any other Lonely Planet books, it has great reviews, tips, activity ideas, sample itineraries and more. There are a couple pages of pictures in the beginning, but if you are a real visual person I would recommend supplementing this book with a picture book of some sort. Have fun, and be safe!
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Posted Fri May 23 00:00:00 EDT 2014
A slender light brown she cat with white paws and muzzle pads in. Her ragged fur ruffles in the wind. I would like to join.
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Posted Sat May 24 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Pads back to camp with nothing
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Posted Thu Feb 20 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Posted Wed Feb 19 00:00:00 EST 2014
Two mice one vole
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I was looking for a guide with some photos as inspiration and effective discription of possible hikes to make a preselection of trails for a winter visit at the Grand Canyon. Beside hiking I was looking also for other possible activities at the Grand Canyon and selected this guide after having a look at the available guides in the local BN store.
You can get already some information on the webpage of the National Park, but I wanted a little bit more.
Hiking the Grand Canyon has some partly deadly risks, if you are not well prepared and overestimate your skills, resources and supplies. The maps for the individual trails in this guide include altitude lines, an often neglected topic in many hiking guides in the US and an very important information for the Grand Canyon hikes.
Additional information is available at the visitor centers and bookstores at the Grand Canyon, but it is better to use the time at the National Park for some nice hikes.
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the changing light of sunset over the South Rim, go rafting along the Colorado River's twists and turns, or take a mule ride down to the canyon floor; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of...