1 Welcome to the Grand Canyon.

1 The Park Today.

2 The Best of the Grand Canyon.

2 Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon National Park.

1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations.

2 When to Go.

What Things Cost at the Grand Canyon.

3 Getting There.

Driving Distances.

4 Parking & Getting Around.

5 Learning Vacations & Special Programs.

6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

7 Protecting Your Health & Safety.

8 Recommended Reading.

3 Exploring the Grand Canyon

1 Essentials.

Exploring the Park Without a Car.

Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon.

2 How to See the Park in Several Days.

How Grand Is the Grand Canyon?

3 Driving Tours.

Hermit Road.

Desert View Drive.

North Rim: Cape Royal Drive.

Optional stop.

Optional stop.

4 Ranger Programs & Organized Tours.

5 Historic & Man-Made Attractions.

4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in the Grand Canyon.

Recommended Hiking Distances.

1 Preparing for Your Backcountry Trip.

Equipment Checklist.

2 Exploring the Backcountry.

A Note About Difficulty of Trails.

3 Trails on the South Rim.

4 Trails on the North Rim.

Shooting the Canyon: Tips for Photographers.

5 South Rim Corridor Trails.

6 North Rim Corridor Trail.

7 South Rim Wilderness Trails.

8 North Rim Wilderness Trail.

9 Backcountry Campgrounds.

Camping Etiquette & Special Regulations.

10 Other Sports & Activities.

Reserving a Mule Trip.

5 Camping with a Car in the Grand Canyon Area.

1 Camping Inside the Park.

2 Camping Outside the Park.

Campgrounds in the Grand Canyon Area.

3 Picnic & Camping Supplies.

6 Where to Stay & Eat in Grand Canyon National Park.

1 South Rim Lodging.

Reserving a Room Inside the Park.

2 Lodging Inside the Canyon.

3 Lodging on the North Rim.

4 Where to Eat on the South Rim.

5 Where to Eat Inside the Canyon.

6 Where to Eat on the North Rim.

7 Gateway Towns

1 Flagstaff.

2 Tusayan.

3 Williams.

4 Cameron.

5 Towns & Outposts near the North Rim.

6 Kanab, Utah.

7 Havasu Canyon & Supai.

8 A Nature Guide to Grand Canyon National Park.

1 The Landscape.

2 The Flora.

3 The Fauna.

4 The Ecosystem.

Protecting the Environment.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.