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If you're in a hurry but want a chance to see the Grand Canyon for a day, here's a route that will give you the fullest view possible in a short period of time. The day-hike is there-and-back, so it's as long as you want to make it and I recommend making it to Indian Gardens if you can. On that note, I do not recommend going all the way to the Colorado and back in one day. Even if you're fit an... (read more - PDF guide)

The Grand Canyon is a tremendous site, but exploring the canyon on foot is the best way to awaken your senses to this wondrous place. While the Grand Canyon is far too large to explore every nook and cranny in just a week, this guide gives ambitious hikers a chance to thoroughly enjoy all that the South Rim has to offer. This trip eases hikers into the Grand Canyon, beginning with a few easy to mo... (read more - PDF guide)

The Southwest is known for its endless vista* and frugal landscape. What is less known is that this landscape ha* inspired architects since Ancient times. Beginning with the Sinagua and Ana*azi around 1000 A.D., people have been building enormous structures into the gaping domes, onto the flat desert and over the red rock mesa* of the Southwest. Not only ancient inhabitants, but modern architec... (read more - PDF guide)

It is the Grand Canyon, need more be said. Bring the entire family, have a great time, that is what you do at the Grand Canyon. read more about A Grand Family Adventure (read more - PDF guide)

Not that you don't have to be physically fit, but riding a mule down to the canyon floor and back is a lot easier than riding your legs. The mule trips in the canyon are guided tours and you can expect to ride with a thick group of people. The overnight tour costs a little over $400 but includes food and lodging for the days and night you are riding. These trips fill up quickly and can be sched... (read more - PDF guide)

Spend two nights in the canyon and a few nights above. The highlight of this trip is the Tonto trail, which you'll be walking on day two of your backpack. This trail follows the contour of the Colorado River and yet stays at a steady elevation above the water. Remarkable archaeological features, mescal pits, mark this trail. The pits were made by Native people slow slow cooking their food, mo... (read more - PDF guide)

Spend four nights in the depths of the Grand Canyon. Anytime you want to camp inside the canyon, you have to plan ahead to obtain permits. You may visit the backcountry office, located in Grand Canyon village in the Park, or fax a request for permit form found on the National Park Website. Either way, the permits go quickly in the spring and fall, so plan early! It can also be difficult to res... (read more - PDF guide)

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The Grand Canyon is one of those beautiful places that require only your patience and appreciation in order to be enjoyed. This list is designed for those wishing to save as much money as possible and still experience what the canyon has to offer. While much of the first half of the list features amazing lookout areas, the last half is for those wishing to flex their hiking legs. Cafe Tusayan is p... (read more - PDF guide)

This list could be much longer than 10 things to do. It is, after all, a big canyon. This list was designed with many scenarios in mind. The first half of the list accompanies those only staying a day or two, while the last half is for those who will spend some time in the canyon. Use this list as a guide and pay attention to individual descriptions in order to meet your needs. read more about Gra... (read more - PDF guide)