| planning a trip to the Grand Canyon but don't know | | | | be one of the wildest stretches of white water in the |
| what kind of activities there are to see and do once | | | | United States. |
| you reach the Grand Canyon? | | | | 2. Go hiking. Many hiking trails exist throughout the area. |
| If you are planning to visit the Grand Canyon either as | | | | The South Rim is where the most popular hike is. The |
| a 1-Day-Activity or if you wish to make a week of it, | | | | name of this trail on the South Rim is named Bright |
| there are plenty of options. | | | | Angel Trail, located near Grand Canyon Village. |
| Here are 10 ways to explore the Grand Canyon. Many | | | | On the North Rim, the most popular hiking trail is North |
| people could easily spend all day just looking at this | | | | Kaibab. (No permit is required here.) |
| magical wonder, but there are other ways you can | | | | No permit is needed for day hiking, but you will need a |
| enjoy the mighty Grand Canyon. | | | | permit if you choose to camp inside the Grand |
| If you do not have a lot of time, it's still possible to | | | | Canyon, as dictated by the National Park Service. |
| enjoy the Grand Canyon; you may just feel a little | | | | The most popular backpacking site is the Bright Angel |
| rushed. If you leave early and prepare yourself for a | | | | Campground. Bright Angel Campground is located at |
| long day, it can be done. | | | | the end of Bright Angel Trail. |
| If you are a traveler who has a little extra time, you | | | | 3. If you are not afraid of heights, you can always try |
| would likely appreciate taking that extra day or two | | | | out the new Grand Canyon Skywalk which recently |
| and view the other sightseeing attractions as you | | | | opened this past spring! The Skywalk is officially open |
| make your way to the Grand Canyon. | | | | from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. It first |
| Many visitors spend the night in another town, such as | | | | opened March 28, 2007, and from all accounts, is |
| Sedona, Arizona, where the beauty of the red-rock will | | | | something very special and exciting. |
| astound you. If you choose to drive from the Phoenix, | | | | 4. Take a helicopter or a mule ride inside the Canyon. |
| Arizona metropolitan area, plan on about 4.5 hours of | | | | You will find several companies who will give you a |
| travel time to get to the Grand Canyon. | | | | bird's eye view down inside the Canyon. |
| If you decide to stay in Flagstaff before traveling to | | | | The Grand Canyon Skywalk is the first walkway to |
| Grand Canyon National Park, it is approximately 80 | | | | suspend more than 4,000 feet above the Canyon |
| miles away, which should take about an hour and a | | | | floor. It extends 70 feet from the rim and is located at |
| half to drive there. If you stay in Sedona, the Canyon is | | | | Grand Canyon West's Eagle Point. |
| about a two-hour drive. | | | | 5. Take a helicopter ride. Tours originate at either the |
| The Grand Canyon National Park offers a free shuttle | | | | Grand Canyon Airport, five miles south of the park |
| at the South Rim in Grand Canyon Village, along Hermit | | | | entrance or in Sedona. |
| Road. Note that these shuttles provide transportation | | | | 6. Drive to the South Rim and park your car and walk |
| only and are not considered tour buses. (Bus Tours | | | | to the edge of the Grand Canyon. If you don't like large |
| are available, however.) | | | | groups, or if you just prefer doing things on your own |
| You are required to exit the bus to view the Canyon. It | | | | time, you certainly have this option. |
| is important to note that if you or someone in your | | | | 7. You can access the Grand Canyon Railway train |
| group has a physical challenge, most shuttles are | | | | for some fun, too. Sit back and relax! Catch the train |
| inaccessible to wheelchairs. | | | | from Williams, Arizona to Grand Canyon Village. |
| Here are 10 excellent ways to explore the Grand | | | | 8. Take a bus tour. Many tour companies are available |
| Canyon. | | | | for your tour to the Grand Canyon. |
| 1. Go boating or rafting. There are plenty of companies | | | | 9. Take a Jeep Tour. If you like the wilderness, you will |
| who are willing to take you on a very specialized | | | | find that these Jeep tours are a great way to take in |
| tour-guided river experience inside the Grand Canyon. | | | | limitless nature along with Native American Indian |
| If you choose to go rafting, though, keep in mind that | | | | history, culture and more. |
| the water can get a little rough at times, but you will | | | | 10. Settle for an Audio Tour. You can also opt for your |
| certainly be in good hands with your tour guide and | | | | own personal guide on a CD. These are also available |
| required life jacket. | | | | to visitors and provide a learning experience at every |
| If you are timid about water, consider the fact that the | | | | listeners own pace. |
| Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is said to | | | | |