Hiking Grand Canyon Geology - Hiking & Backpacking
One thing hikers love about the Grand Canyon is that, by knowing what geologic layer you are in, you know exactly where you are, how far you've hiked, and just how far you've left to go. There are very few places that geologic layers are so ... [... more]
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The Photographer's Guide to the Grand Canyon: Where to ...
 Poor Excuse for a Photographer's Guide: I purchased this book in the hope of finding just a few helpful tips on photographing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Although the introduction made some great promises, the rest of this short work didn't live [... more]
$14.95
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How to Enjoy the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon gets all the press-and most of the people. If you've got the time, visit the North Rim-it's just as magnificent, has less people and has doable hikes for folks who aren't up to going down in the canyon. On a ... [... more]
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How to Enjoy Grand Canyon National Park
Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, the Grand Canyon sprawls over a million acres within the state of Arizona. The scenery is the most important tourist attraction, and approximately 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon each ... [... more]
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How to Raft the Grand Canyon
Rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is one of North America's greatest adventures. The wet 'n' wild ride is an expensive thrill, however, so be sure to choose wisely when hiring a rafting outfitter. Here's what you need to ... [... more]
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Here's my list, to be modified in subsequent trials:
I just got serious about Ultralight backpacking. While my husband thought it humorous when he caught me weighing ounces and pounds for my pack, I now can say my 3-4 day pack weight, for a summer Grand Canyon packing trip, is under 30 pounds. This ... [... more]
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To get there
The South Kaibab Trail of the Grand Canyon is steep and demanding, but offers unsurpassed views and the shortest route from the rim to the river. This is one of the two "Corridor" trails on the south rim; it's in great shape, and always full of [... more]
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Grand Canyon Hiking : Camp Food - Hiking & Backpacking
What do you need to know about food? Bring lots! Make up your mind ahead of time to eat a lot while hiking in the Grand Canyon. This is not a place to be on a diet. With a rim-to-rim canyon elevation change of 10,000 feet in some places, you will ... [... more]
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Grand Canyon National Park Pocket Guide (Falcon Guides)
A True Pocket Guide: At about 4" x 5", this little book is a genuine pocket guide. It really will fit in your pocket, though not very comfortably since it is hardbound. Still, this book has a number of good features packed into a very small [... more]
$9.95
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Tovar at Grand Canyon National Park (Great Lodges from ...
What a bargain for such a beautiful little book: This is the perfect book for anyone who loves the Grand Canyon. Not only do you get gorgeous photos and historic shots of the 1905 El Tovar hotel, but there's more on Mary Jane Colter's Grand Canyon work [... more]
$12.50
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Hiking the Grand Canyon: A Sierra Club Totebook
ONE of the guides that works for the Grand Canyon: This guide seems to have excited a lot of controversy. And I can understand why. John Annerino's guide to the Grand Canyon is just as individualistic as all his other books. Mr. Annerino is a rough-and- [... more]
$16.95
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Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Park Guides)
Amazon.com Review: The Grand Canyon is an overwhelming place, vast in size, depth, beauty, and appreciative hordes. Alex Wells is passionate about the Canyon, and along with a wealth of useful information, he imparts his ardor for the 277-mile park, from [... more]
$12.99
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