Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Paperback)

~ Alex Wells (Author) "Years ago, upon completing a hike in the Grand Canyon, I stood at the rim, gazing one last time at the colors below, and vowed..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The Grand Canyon is an overwhelming place, vast in size, depth, beauty, and appreciative hordes. Alex Wells is passionate about the Canyon, and along with a wealth of useful information, he imparts his ardor for the 277-mile park, from the smallest ant lion to the impressive half ton elk. He details the best drives, views, and bike rides, where to watch for wildlife and whom to contact for raft trips, the best places to lodge, dine, picnic, and camp, how to get there, when to go, and what's available for visitors with disabilities, pets, or children. From South Rim to North Rim, getaway towns to backcountry trips, Wells covers camping, sports, the flora, fauna, and ecosystem comprehensively and clearly. Wells's guide gives perspective on the magnificence, delineates the options, and provides a handle on just what kind of visit you'd like to arrange, whether it's a quick rim view, a day hike, or a wilderness backpacking excursion. --Stephanie Gold

Product Description

Everything you need to have the perfect park vacation, in an easy-to-carry pocket size:

• The best hikes, each complete with a trail description, estimated time, and difficulty rating, and tips on how to avoid the crowds
• Great places to stay, from lodges on the canyon rim to family-friendly motels
• Unforgettable adventures: guided mule rides, rafting trips along the Colorado, and more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028620860
• ISBN-13: 978-0028620862
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,483,018 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Concise Guide to the Grand Canyon, August 6, 2001

By	Stephen Hill (Flagstaff, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Frommers Grand Canyon National Park (Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park, 2nd ed) (Paperback)

This guide provides all the information that you will need for an initial visit to the grand canyon. Both the North and South Rims are covered in some detail and although someone seeking a back-county guide may be disappointed, the average visitor should find more than enough material to plan and enjoy their visit.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to the Grand Canyon, January 14, 2007

By	J. Davis (Edgewood, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Park Guides) (Paperback)

Wow this book was great! We recently used the book as our resource during our visit to the canyon. A few price listings were slightly off (by $1-$3) but this book gave us more information than anything available at the park. The information on different viewpoints (geographical points on the rim of the canyon) was wonderful and we knew more than anyone around us about what we were seeing.

The restaurant information was right on the nose, and the wildlife information was so accurate that by following the books information we were able to see and photograph a bighorn sheep!

This is the only guidebook you need to visit the Grand Canyon.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome guide, February 22, 2007

By	Cool Person (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States of America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Park Guides) (Paperback)

Perfect guide. Great reccomendations. I spent 6 days on both the north and south rims( I thought the north rim was so much better) and the book was helpful for both. it also contains info on places in northern Arizona. There is plenty of info, it is very detailed and descriptive. The size is small and can fit in a bag or a pocket. Great choice!!