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