Discover the best ofGrand Canyon in thisaward-winning, full-color travel guidebook. From hiking to biking to river rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip there can be overwhelming.Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide helps you make the most of your time in the park.Whatever your interests--hiking theBright Angel Trail, riding mules toPhantom Ranch, watching sunset fromHopi Point, relaxing at ahistoric lodge--this gorgeous travel guidebook puts the best of Grand Canyon at your fingertips.Beautifulcolor photos showcase the park's best viewpoints and destinations. Fascinating chapters onGeology,History andWildlife reveal the story behind the scenery.Detailed maps make travel planning easy.FromHavasu Canyon's stunning waterfalls to incredible day hikes on theNorth and South Rims,Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide is the only guidebook you'll need.Filled with tips to save you time and money!Winner: Benjamin Franklin Award (Best Full-Color Travel Guide)Winner: Independent Publisher Book Award (Best Travel Guide)
After I left, some of the people went to Doctor Bryant [Grand Canyon National Park's superintendent] and begged him to help them keep their homes; most of them had no land at Blue Creek. Doctor Bryant knew us all for many years and ...
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The Grand Canyon Trail of Time Companion
Describes the geology and biology of the Grand Canyon, and reveals how humans have altered the landscape
Presents an introduction to the Grand Canyon, including how it formed, its end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s, the early native people who lived there, and its varied wildlife.
"A virtual tour of Grand Canyon National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in the area"--Provided by publisher.
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The book begins with an exploration of the geographies of the native peoples, then examines how the westward expansion of the United States affected their lives and lands.
Carving Grand Canyon provides a synopsis of the intriguing ideas and innovative theories that geologists have developed over time. This story of a fascinating landscape is told in an engaging...
Authoritative, up-to-date travel information in a handy, compact format features tips on dining and lodging to suit any budget, facts on local transportation and holidays, detailed maps, sightseeing tips, and advice on shopping, nightlife, ...