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