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 Grand Canyon by Alice-Kees
- Stay at least 1 night in the park (not outside, like in Williams of Flagstaff) to get the feeling with the area
- Rise early! For many reasons (photography, animal spotting, etc. etc.)
- If you want to go out backpacking, you will need a back country permit. This should be applied for in advance, preferably by fax or mail. Leave a Comment
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There are various programs offered by the park rangers, and from our experience, they are all excellent. We went to three different ones and the rangers were all very knowledgeable and entertaining and obviously all loved their job. The ones we attended are:
California Condors - these gigantic birds (9 foot wingspan) were near extinction just a few years ago but have been sucessfully bred in captivity and released to the wild.
There are now about 60 in and around Grand Canyon, the result of releases to the wild begining in 1996. They have successfully bred in the Canyon, including one cave in which were discovered condor bones from about 10,000 years ago. This success is a source of great pride to the rangers and animates their presentations. The ranger obviosly picked the right spot for his talk as there were about a dozen condors flying over and around us during his presentation. As trhey are scavenger birds, he joked that we were his baid to lure the condors.
Fossil Walk - explains a lot of the geologic history of the canyon including the fact that it was once part of the ocean floor. The ranger takes you on a short and easy walk to an exposed fossil bed and explains what you are seeing.
Colorado River Talk - involves some of the history of the Colorado River's role in the formation of the Canyon.
None of these programs require any strenuous walks and all are most enjoyable. For information and schedules you can pick up a free GC Guide at the entrance to the park or almost any hotel. Leave a Comment
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 Plenty of views by mikehanneman
If you are inside the park or just entering, ask the Rangers. I do that a lot and I get a ton of great information! Leave a Comment
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 by smoox
Of course, there are miles and miles of hiking paths, you can even hike down into the canyon from here. Leave a Comment
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 by silvia-m.b
Hiking is maybe the first activity in the Grand Canyon. But you will need the best hiking gear, so visit, Babbit's General Store, 602-6382262. Also, rafting is great. Inside the leaflet Grand Canyon River Trip Operators there are several companies that offers trips along the canyon from 1 or more days. Leave a Comment
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 G C Visitor's Center by mikehanneman
The park offers a Ranger lead discussion for all ages. Also, you can look at the various exhibits explaining how the Grand Canyon was formed, wild life and other interesting exhibits.
Great for the kids! Leave a Comment
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My friends and i made our way to the canyon on the way to vegas. It is overated, JUST KIDDING. It truly is awsome, and huge. We ran around the upper rim, just next to the edge. There was no rails, and i could have reached out a penny and dropped it off the edge. We were close. Here is some info that will be helpfull.
SOME INFO
Grand Canyon is heavily visited for most of the year and it is imperative to plan ahead for lodging, camping, backcountry permits, or mule trips. Persons planning day visits only should arrive early in the day as parking is limited.
At the park entrance station (either North or South Rim) you will be given a copy of The Guide, the park newspaper. In it you will find a listing of parking areas, ranger programs, and visitor facilities.
When visiting the South Rim, park your vehicle and ride the Village shuttle bus to Canyon View Information Plaza, then plan your visit. At Canyon View Information Plaza you will find informative exhibits about Grand Canyon and an inspiring view of the canyon is only a short stroll away.
FEES
Person walkin in
$10 - 7 Days
Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, or motorcycle. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle
$20 - 7 Days
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Organized non-profit groups, (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible for the $20.00 vehicle permit, regardless of the type of vehicle utilized.
Grand Canyon Pass
$40 - Annual
Valid for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to Grand Canyon National Park. It admits the purchaser and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, foot, and boat). This passport covers entrance fees only and is NOT refundable and/or transferable.
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 Grand Canyon Visitor Center by karen75
There's only a couple of small souvenir stores in the center. The only thing I bought were postcards. They sell shirts, sweatshirts, videos/dvd's about the Canyon, magnets, pictures, posters, etc.
In the food court, there was a Krispy Kreme donuts and a Pizza Hut express. The food is really pricey and I don't recommend eating there unless you really want a donut or pizza. There's a Wendy's Restaurant next door to the visitor center and the prices are much better there.
The IMAX movie was not bad. They explain a bit of the history of the Grand Canyon and you get to see how powerful the Colorado river really is at the base of the Canyon. Leave a Comment Phone: (928) 638-2468Directions: The National Geographic Visitor Center is located on Hwy 64/US on the left hand side just 2 miles south of the National Park Entrance Gate and 1/2 mile north of Grand Canyon AirportWebsite: http://www.grandcanyonimaxtheater.com/
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Duh. The Grand Canyon. There is much to do here, if you like hiking. Two main trails head down from the south rim of the canyon, Bright Angel, and Kaibab. Bright Angel Trail (BAT) is easier with water stops along the way. DON'T GO WITHOUT WATER!!!!!!!!! BRING YOUR OWN!!!!! I cannot stress that enough. So many foreign people disregarded that line of advice when I as there, and were begging for water. BRING LOTS OF WATER!!!!!!!!! Moving on, the Bright Angel trail is as long as you want to make it, supposedly taking 8 hours to do the hike we did, down to a point overlooking the Colorado River, and back up. There is a shady place to stop on the way. We powerhiked it and did the whole thing in record time. Hiking down into the canyon is very hot, so wear sunsrceen and take long, light clothes to protect from the sun. Hike down to a watering place, where there are also either cabins or places to camp. From there you can take either or both of two trails. To the left is a trail that heads out over the canyon floor to a lookout point overlooking the Colorado River. We chose that one. The other trail heads down to Phantom Ranch, where I think you can camp, etc. Then get ready for the long and arduous hike up. The trail is decently wide, unlike it is many times misnamed for being extremely narrow.
The other trail is the Kaibab trail. It is steeper, harder, and doesn't have water available. We hiked down until it got too dark then walked back up. There is a bathroom facility a little ways down, but it's very hot midday.
Both trails are good, I'd recommend the BAT for families, and the Kaibab for the young, adventurous sorts who have the energy for a good hike. Leave a Comment
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