Grand Canyon National Park

1st Edition
Jennifer Denniston,  Amy Marr,  David Lukas,   et al
Complete Author List
Published March 2004
ISBN: 1740595610
288 pp / 12 pp colour / 26 maps
US$19.99 - AUS$32.90 - UK£12.99
Part of the series: National Parks Guides

Better than ever! We’ve reinvented this guidebook with featured highlights & itineraries, an outdoor activites chapter, wildlife gallery, and new hiking and driving tour maps

An American icon, the Grand Canyon astounds with its majestic viewpoints, mesmerizing colors, red-rock spires and breathtaking sunsets. Whether you want to hike the Rim Trail, view endangered California Condors or roar along the Colorado River rapids below, gear up first with this guide to the most inspiring of national parks.

• SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS - detailed itineraries help you experience the best of the park, whether you have a few hours or a few weeks
• GET BELOW THE RIM - recommended hikes for everyone, from easy rim trails to challenging scrambles, plus backcountry camping and rafting trips
• BRING THE KIDS - tips on the best sights and activities for families, plus child-friendly hotels and restaurants
• EXPLORE FARTHER - side trips to Flagstaff, the Hualapai and Havasupai Reservations and sparkling Lake Powell
• LEARN MORE - coverage of the history, geology and ecosystem of the Grand Canyon enriches your experience

...the best guide we have ever seen about the Grand Canyon.... A hallmark of the Lonely Planet guides is the care and consideration that goes into structuring the trip itineraries for visiting the areas they profile.... The authors did a wonderful job of sharing just enough history to make the scenic routes come alive.... full of insider's tips for enjoying the park.... the maps are excellent, and the descriptions of places to stay and eat have been vetted by locals and are 100% trustworthy.
     - Roadtrip America