Keep cool and hydrated in the summer heat, (especially if going down to the canyon floor)
1. Buy several BPA-free water bottles with insulating sleeves, (I like the Camelback better bottle and sleeve,... more
Depending upon what time of year it is and how quickly it gets dark, you may need a flashlight. I was hiking last August and found myself trying to hike up the Soutrh Kaibab trail when I ran into... more
Please I beg you bring a camera or two and plenty of film/digital memory cards, you will be so disappointed if you can't record the magnificent Grand Canyon on a few photographs.
It is worth taking... more
Well, it depends on if you are here for the day, or plan on spending more time. If you are camping, I'm sure you already know how to prepare for this. Ask a specialty camping/outdoor store in Arizona... more
Day-pack: keeps your hands free and provides lots of room to pack water, snacks, sunglasses, wet-wipes, Advil, bandaids, jacket, your camera, etc.
The temps... more
If you’re planning to visit the North Rim take warm clothes even at the height of summer. We didn’t have anything quite warm enough to cope with the freezing... more
Wear sensible shoes, sunglasses and you may want a hat
You may also want to take sun lotion as its hot in the desert. Also take some travel sickness pills if... more
Small caryon bag and a backpack
Shorts, tees, boots, thick socks, hat, umbrella....all the things needed to do some canyon hiking.
Plenty of sunblock and bug... more
Pack as light as possible for overnight hikes into the Canyon. Do NOT bring anything that is not absolutely essential. Make water your heaviest item when going... more
Depending upon what time of year it is and how quickly it gets dark, you may need a flashlight. I was hiking last August and found myself trying to hike up... more
Because the Grand Canyon is very dry and has little humidity, you will notice big swings in temperatures.The heat spikes early during the day and then drops... more
This was my story about my trip to the Grand Canyon. I hoped you enjoyed reading it! This page is part of my roundtrip through the USA. I made an awesome trip... more
It is true that 90% of the people who visit the Grand Canyon never get below the rim. I strongly encourage people to hike a quarter or half mile down the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trial. You will...
The luminesence of the Grand Canyon's distant ridges and the myriad shades of blue,purple, pink, yellow and white added an etheral quality to this awesome wonder the days we visited.
The sky was...
"Every walk is a sort of crusade-
a westward going, a wildward going-
a journey toward self-awareness, transformation, and the future."
Henry David Thoreau
In November, 2001, I took a trip to...
I can't describe the Grand Canyon without using phrases that have been used uncountable times over. Simply to me the Grand Canyon was overwhelming and unforgettable.
On doing my research for our...
The Canyon's North Rim (and a bit of the South )
Only 10% of visitors to the Grand Canyon visit its North Rim, which to us sounded like a good reason to go there, and so it proved to be. Harder...
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