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