Table of Contents
Wecome to Grand Canyon 6
Best Day in Grand Canyon 8
Seasons of the Grand Canyon 17
Best of the Best 20
Best Hikes 22
Best Views 25
Indigenous Peoples of the Grand Canyon 26
Best Architecture 28
Practicing Sustainable Travel in Grand Canyon 29
Best Scenic Drive 30
South Rim 32
South Rim 3 Ways 37
Highlights 41
Scenic Drives 54
Best Hikes 56
Backpacking 63
Biking 64
Food 66
Camping 70
Lodging 72
Information and Services | Transportation 74
North Rim 78
North Rim 3 Ways 85
Highlights 89
Scenic Drives 95
Best Hikes 100
Backpacking 106
Biking 109
Food 110
Camping 113
Lodging 114
Information and Services | Transportation 116
The Inner Canyon 118
Inner Canyon 2 Ways 125
Inner Canyon Routes 129
Highlights 134
Best Hikes 139
Colorado River Trips 142
Food 150
Camping 150
Lodging 151
Information and Services | Transportation 154
West Rim 156
West Rim in One Day 165
Highlights 166
Scenic Drives 169
River Rafting 172
Food 174
Camping 176
Lodging 176
Information and Services | Transportation 179
Havasu Canyon 180
Highlights 182
Hiking and Backpacking 186
Food 188
Camping 190
Lodging 191
Information and Services | Transportation 193
Birds and Wildlife 194
Geologic Strata 200
Essentials 206
Index 226
List of Maps 231