We Dutchies are very famous for the fact that we like things to get for free! LOL. The Grand Canyon Official Map and Guide is free but also very usefull. We recieved this one at the information centre... more
We went out before the sunrise to take pictures. It is really dark out in the desert - no street lights. When you are driving, you have the headlights of course. Buses on the Hermit Rest Route run one... more
"The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and for all who come after you..."
- President Theodore Roosevelt... more
One of the great amenities of hiking at the Grand Canyon are the shelters provided on the Bright Angel Trail. The park has to deal with a lot more hiking... more
It is considered very poor taste to climb over the guard rails for that perfect picture. "Just a little farther back Honey-OOPS!" (This really does happen all... more
We learned that the Grand Canyon National Park has 75 species of mammals, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, 25 species of fish, and over 300 species of... more
Rafting the Colorado river has always been, and continues to be, the dream of many. While present day commercial tour operators make this dream a reality,... more
Mule trains are used to transport people and supplies to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The mules are well trained and do not spook easily, but a few rules are... more
In certain areas, the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings are visible. Artifacts have been found in some of these locations. It is against the law to take any of... more
The biggest drawback of the Grand Canyon is the crowds it attracts. There are few actual trails into the canyon, and they are well traveled, therefore crowds... more
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Well we decided to "treat" ourselves to a special trip for our 25th wedding anniversary, so we went to raft the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, yes 187 miles for 7 days and 6 nights....we went for...
Immense, not only in its vast size, but also in its place in the psyche of Americans by citizenship and those who travel here from afar by choice, the Grand Canyon is the icon of the American National...
One of the true natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of those places that many people put high on their lists of places to see at some point in their lives. At some of the turn outs...
Grand Canyon National Park is a vast area which encompasses much more than what is sometimes referred to as "The Big Ditch". The park itself encompasses more than 1.2 million acres, the vast majority...
The canyon carved by Colorado River has left a footprint that most people cannot comprehend until they come to see it with their own eyes. It is enormous in size at 670,000 acres. GC can hold all...
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