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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

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1 Welcome to the Grand Canyon

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(12)

1 The Park Today

5

(2)

2 The Best of the Grand Canyon

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(6)

2 Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park

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(18)

1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations

13

(3)

2 When to Go

16

(4)

What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon

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(1)

3 Getting There

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(5)

Driving Distances

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(3)

4 Learning Vacations & Special Programs

25

(1)

5 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities

25

(2)

6 Tips for Travelers with Pets

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(1)

7 Tips for Travelers with Children

27

(2)

8 Protecting Your Health & Safety

29

(2)

3 Exploring the Grand Canyon

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(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

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(2)

How Grand Is the Grand Canyon?

37

(1)

3 Driving Tours

38

(15)

Hermits Rest Route

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(3)

Desert View Drive

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(6)

North Rim: Cape Royal Drive

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(4)

4 Ranger Programs & Organized Tours

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(1)

5 Historic & Man-Made Attractions

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(5)

4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon

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(42)

Recommended Hiking Distances

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(1)

1 Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip

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(4)

Equipment Checklist

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(3)

2 Exploring the Backcountry

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(2)

A Note About Difficulty of Trails

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(1)

3 Trails on the South Rim

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(2)

4 Trails on the North Rim

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(5)

Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers

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(2)

5 South Rim Corridor Trails

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(4)

6 North Rim Corridor Trail

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(3)

7 South Rim Wilderness Trails

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(5)

8 North Rim Wilderness Trail

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(1)

9 Backcountry Campgrounds

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(2)

Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations

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(1)

10 Other Sports & Activities

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(107)

Reserve a Mule Trip In Advance

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(5)

5 Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area

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(11)

1 Camping Inside the Park

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(4)

2 Camping Outside the Park

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(5)

Campgrounds In the Grand Canyon Area

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(4)

3 Picnic & Camping Supplies

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(2)

6 Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park

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(12)

1 South Rim Lodging

112

(5)

Reserving a Room Inside the Park

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(3)

2 Lodging Inside the Canyon

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(1)

3 Lodging on the North Rim

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(1)

4 Where to Eat on the South Rim

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(3)

5 Where to Eat Inside the Canyon

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(1)

6 Where to Eat on the North Rim

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(1)

7 Gateway Towns

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(43)

1 Flagstaff

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(13)

2 Tusagan

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(5)

3 Williams

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(8)

4 Cameron

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(1)

5 Towns & Outposts Near the North Rim

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(4)

6 Kanab, Utah

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(6)

7 Havasu Canyon & Supai

161

(6)

8 A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park

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(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

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General Index

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(6)

Accommodations Index

202

(1)

Restaurant Index

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