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9781740595612

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park

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  • ISBN13:

    9781740595612

  • ISBN10:

    1740595610

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-03-01
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Summary

This comprehensive guide has in-depth coverage of nearby Native American sites, including historical and cultural background, plus it includes details on visiting all the canyon rims and advice on finding the best views.

Table of Contents

THE AUTHORS 6(2)
THIS BOOK 8(2)
INTRODUCTION 10(2)
ITINERARIES 12(5)
South Rim
North Rim
Both Rims
HIGHLIGHTS 17(18)
ACTIVITIES 35(21)
Hiking
River Rafting
Road & Mountain Biking
Fishing
Mule Trips
Horseback Riding
Cross-Country Skiing
Helicopter Rides & Airplane Tours
Ranger Programs
Classes & Learning Vacations
Fun for the Kids
PLANNING THE TRIP 56(20)
North or South?
When to Go
Gathering Information
What's It Going to Cost?
Accommodations
Bringing the Kids
Health & Safety
Dangers & Annoyances
Getting There
EXPERIENCING GRAND CANYON 76(65)
When You Arrive
Getting Around
Policies & Regulations
SOUTH RIM
79(30)
Orientation
Information
Getting Around
Driving Tours
Sights
Walks & Day Hikes
Other Activities Essentials
NORTH RIM
109(14)
Orientation
Information
Getting Around
Driving Tours
Walks & Day Hikes
Other Activities
Essentials
EXPLORING THE BACKCOUNTRY
123(33)
Backcountry Hiking
Rafting the Colorado
MAP SECTION 141(15)
PLACES TO STAY 156(11)
SOUTH RIM
156(7)
Inside the Park
Outside the Park
NORTH RIM
163(4)
Inside the Park
Outside the Park
PLACES TO EAT 167(7)
SOUTH RIM
Inside the Park
Outside the Park
NORTH RIM
172(2)
Inside the Park
Outside the Park
AROUND THE GRAND CANYON 174(53)
Kaibab National Forest (South Rim)
Hualapai Indian Reservation
Havasupai Indian Reservation
Williams
Flagstaff
Sedona
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
Kaibab National Forest (North Rim)
Fredonia
Kanab
Lees Ferry & Marble Canyon
Page & Glen Canyon
HISTORY 227(22)
Ancient Cultures of the Grand Canyon
Spanish Explorers & Missionaries
Trappers, Traders & Surveyors
Removal of Native Americans
John Wesley Powell
Tourists Arrive
The Grand Canyon as a National Park
The Grand Canyon Today
GEOLOGY 249(7)
The Story in the Rocks
Reading the Formations
Forces at Fork
ECOSYSTEM 256(14)
Life Zones
Life Through the Seasons
Animals Great & Small
Plant Life
Stresses on the System
APPENDIX 270(9)
General Grand Canyon Information
Accommodations
Transportation
Tour Operators
Activities
Useful Organizations
Beyond the Grand Canyon
Maps
Books
Bookstores
INDEX 279

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