The breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, is like nothing else you will ever experience. There is an ever changing panorama or colors within its vast expanse and awesome depth. If you are planning your next trip to Grand Canyon, then this might be of your interest.
Many resources are available on the Web to make your planning easier. Get the photo gallery and a Web cam at (NPS).
For directions, fees and things to do at Grand Canyon, you can click on Plan Your Visit. In this section you can know about the lodging inside the park and the motels outside the park entrance in the village of Tusayan. You can try for a room at EI Tovar hotel in side the park, but the reservations in this hotel are tight. Under Accommodation in Williams at (Williamschamber), you can get the list of several other motels.
Brochures with detailed maps and park newspapers will give you information on ranger-guided programs, photo workshops, the Grand Canyon Music Festival on September 1-16 and information including exhibits and shops. If you plan to take your hiking boots, you can check out Backcountry Hiking and get information on trails and safety.
Get info about the river rafting trips through the canyon at The Canyon, hiking and helicopter tours at (Thecanyon).
If you are serious outdoor enthusiasts, you should check out GORP at (Tinyurl) and get in-depth guides to trails, day hiking, other activities in the park feature articles and information on nearby areas and attractions.
At (Grandcanyonchamber) you can get photo gallery, maps and a business directory of places to eat and shop, tours on foot, mule, horse and helicopter, great attractions such as IMAX big-screen Grand Canyon Movie.
For deals combining the train fare with stays at hotels inside the park or at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, you can look for Packages on the right side of the page of the site.
Information about getting there:
You can get to the canyon by hooking up with a tour from Phoenix or Las Vegas or drive straight in from the east/west on Interstate 40, take the exit at Williams, Arizona and head additional 50-odd miles straight north to the canyon.
You can park the car at and take a leisurely ride the rest of the way on the Grand Canyon Train, which goes to the Grand Canyon station just a short stroll from the El Tovar Hotel and the canyon rim.
Get different view at the (Grand Canyon Skywalk) on the Hualapai reservation. For perview, you can click on Gallery.
Grand Canyon is a spectacular experience at any time of the year. Whatever the season, spring, summer, fall, winter, each brings an intimate mood to the splendor of the Grand Canyon that will make your visit very special.
Via: CNN
