A World Heritage site, the Grand Canyon National Park has about 5 million visitors a year. Airport passenger volume at Grand Canyon Airport was up 15.8 percent in 2004.
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978-0-471-77061-9 (9780471770619)
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Shane Christensen, a California native, has written extensively about the United States, South America, and Western Europe for Berkeley Guides, Fodor's, and the Wall Street Journal. He is also a co-author of Frommer's South America and Frommer's Argentina & Chile.
List of Maps.
1 Welcome to the Grand Canyon.
1 The Park Today.
2 The Best of the Grand Canyon.
2 Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park.
1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations.
2 When to Go.
What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon.
3 Getting There.
Driving Distances.
4 Parking & Getting Around.
5 Learning Vacations & Special Programs.
6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
7 Protecting Your Health & Safety.
8 Recommended Reading.
3 Exploring the Grand Canyon
1 Essentials.
Exploring the Park Without a Car.
Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon.
2 How to See the Park in Several Days.
How Grand Is the Grand Canyon?
3 Driving Tours.
Hermit Road.
Desert View Drive.
North Rim: Cape Royal Drive.
Optional stop.
Optional stop.
4 Ranger Programs & Organized Tours.
5 Historic & Man-Made Attractions.
4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon.
Recommended Hiking Distances.
1 Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip.
Equipment Checklist.
2 Exploring the Backcountry.
A Note About Difficulty of Trails.
3 Trails on the South Rim.
4 Trails on the North Rim.
Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers.
5 South Rim Corridor Trails.
6 North Rim Corridor Trail.
7 South Rim Wilderness Trails.
8 North Rim Wilderness Trail.
9 Backcountry Campgrounds.
Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations.
10 Other Sports & Activities.
Reserving a Mule Trip.
5 Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area.
1 Camping Inside the Park.
2 Camping Outside the Park.
Campgrounds in the Grand Canyon Area.
3 Picnic & Camping Supplies.
6 Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park.
1 South Rim Lodging.
Reserving a Room Inside the Park.
2 Lodging Inside the Canyon.
3 Lodging on the North Rim.
4 Where to Eat on the South Rim.
5 Where to Eat Inside the Canyon.
6 Where to Eat on the North Rim.
7 Gateway Towns
1 Flagstaff.
2 Tusayan.
3 Williams.
4 Cameron.
5 Towns & Outposts near the North Rim.
6 Kanab, Utah.
7 Havasu Canyon & Supai.
8 A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park.
1 The Landscape.
2 The Flora.
3 The Fauna.
4 The Ecosystem.
Protecting the Environment.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
