Moon Grand Canyon Hike, Camp, Raft the Colorado River

by Hull, Tim

• ISBN13: 9781640494077
• ISBN10: 1640494073
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-05-04
• Publisher: Moon Travel

Summary

Experience the serene vistas and unforgettable thrills of this stunning national treasure with Moon Grand Canyon. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible Itineraries: Adventure-packed ideas for anything from a week-long trip to a single day in the park
• Strategic Advice: Find tips for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs, and more, with options for different levels of accessibility and tips on minimizing your environmental impact
• The Best Hikes in and Around the Grand Canyon: Detailed descriptions, individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options
• Get Outside: Go backcountry camping in the inner canyon or rafting down the Colorado River. Head to the Havasupai reservation's Havasu Canyon for a waterfall-filled hike, or ride horseback through the South Rim. Mountain bike along the Rainbow Rim or stroll along a 70-foot skywalk stretching into the canyon
• Experience Native American Culture: Advice on respectfully visiting reservations, supporting local businesses and artists, and the history of the region's tribes
• How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours
• Where to Stay: Campgrounds, cabins, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park
• Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to the Grand Canyon
• Insider Know-How: Explore with Grand Canyon expert Tim Hull

Find your adventure in Grand Canyon National Park with Moon.

If you're headed beyond the park, try Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon. Inspired to hit more parks? Check out Moon USA National Parks.
 

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Author Biography

A resident of Arizona for more than 40 years, Tim Hull has hiked its trails and driven its backroads from the deserts to the mountains to the wondrous depths of the Grand Canyon. As a news reporter and freelance writer for the past 20 years, Hull has written about the history, politics, environment and culture of Arizona and the Southwest for newspapers, magazines and websites. His family's roots in the state run deep, beginning in the 1870s when his maternal great-great-grandfather opened a doctor's office in Prescott, a mountain town in the state's central pinelands. In his spare time Hull travels the world with his wife and writes fiction. He is also the author of Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon, Moon Tucson, and Moon Southwest Road Trip.