* Completely updated every other year, Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park features detailed information on the sights and experiences that await you. * More than 4 million people visited the Grand Canyon in 2008. Our author lets you know where in the park you can escape the crowds, whether you have a full week or just a few hours. * Detailed information on hiking and adventures, including helicopter tours, mule rides, and rafting trips along the Colorado. Plus, our hotel reviews and campground guide breaks down the best sites to spend the night, both in the park and nearby.
Table of Contents
LIST OF MAPS. 1 WELCOME TO THE GRAND CANYON. 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. 3 EXPLORING THE GRAND CANYON. 4 HIKES & OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS IN THE GRAND CANYON. 5 CAMPING WITH A CAR IN THE GRAND CANYON AREA. 6 WHERE TO STAY & EAT IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. 7 GATEWAY TOWNS. 8 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK IN DEPTH. 9 FAST FACTS. INDEX.
Author Biography
Shane Christensen, a California native, has written extensively about the United States, South America, and Western Europe for the 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.
