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- Hit the Trail Home Page
- Grand Canyon Lodging & Campground Reservations
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- South Rim, Grand Canyon
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- General Planning Resources
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- Grand Canyon Commercial River Trip Companies
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- Ranger Programs
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- About the Author | Denise Traver
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Backcountry Equipment
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- Backcountry Cuisine
- Backpacking Stoves
- The Wonder Bucket!
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- Water Purification
- Outdoor Clothing
Phantom Ranch Information
- Phantom Ranch - Area Activities
- Phantom Ranch & Bright Angel Campground
- Phantom Ranch Lodging & Dining
- Phantom Ranch Mule Rides
- Phantom Ranch Area Map
- Phantom Ranch / Bright Angel Day Hikes
- Phantom Ranch FAQs
- Arizona Fishing Regulations
- Phantom Ranch Tips & Tricks
- Pack Hauling / Mule Duffel Service
- Ranger Programs
South Rim Information
- South Rim Mule Rides
- South Rim Day Hikes
- South Rim Lodging and Campgrounds
- South Rim Dining
- South Rim Visitor Services
- Ranger Programs
North Rim Information
- North Rim Mule Rides
- North Rim Day Hikes
- North Rim Lodging and Campgrounds
- North Rim Dining and Food Service
- North Rim Visitor Services
- Ranger Programs
Tips and Tricks
- Boot Lacing Technique for Downhill Hiking
- Bubonic Plague Recommendations and Symptoms
- Acrophobia or Fear of Heights
- Grand Canyon Trivia & Facts
- Lightning Tips - How to Prevent Being Struck
- Metric Coverters & Sun/Moon Times
- Monsoon Facts & Trivia
- Phantom Ranch Tips & Tricks
- Readers' Tips & Tricks
- River Trip Safety
- The Rest Step for Uphill Hiking
- Hot Tips for the Summertime
- Grand Canyon Tips & Tricks
- Winter Hiking
- Women's Tips & Tricks
Trail Guides/Descriptions
- Corridor Brochure
- Clear Creek Trail
- North Kaibab Trail
- Bright Angel Trail
- South Kaibab Trail
- Grandview Trail
- Hermit Trail
- Tanner Trail
- Boucher Trail
- South Bass Trail
- Tonto-Boucher to South Bass
- Tonto-Bright_Angel_to_Hermit
- Tonto-Grandview to South Kaibab
- New Hance Trail
- Tuckup Trail
- Escalante Route
- Beamer Trail
- Thunder River Trail
- North Bass_Trail
- Nankoweap Trail
- Royal Arch_Loop
- Phantom Ranch Map
- Phantom Ranch Walking Tour
- Rim Trail (South Rim)
Trip Reports
- Havasu Canyon Trip Report by Frank Mussler
- Clear Creek Saga
- Thunder River/Deer Creek Loop
- Toroweap to the Dome
- Winter of 1969
- Back to Baja
- Bass to Boucher Backpack
- Hiking the Beamer Trail in Grand Canyon
- Bright Angel Trail
- Clear Creek and Cheyava Falls
- Grandview to New Hance Loop
- Grandview to South Kaibab
- Havasu
- Hermit to Boucher
- Hermit to Bright Angel Trail
- Nankoweap to Bright Angel Trail
- Exploring the North Bass Trail
- North Rim to South Rim
- South Canyon/Marble Canyon
- Tanner to New Hance
- Thunder River Loop
Wildlife
- Bats
- Canyon Tree Frogs
- Condors
- Arizona Condor News
- Condor Chart
- Ravens
- Scorpions
- Snakes
- Rock Squirrels & Other Rodents
- Tarantulas
- Mountain Lion Report from Grand Canyon (PDF)
Geology
- Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology
- Kaibab Limestone to Supai Formation
- Redwall Limestone to Bright Angel Shale
- The Supergroup
- The Inner Gorge
Human History
Slideshows
- Havasu Canyon Slideshow by Frank Mussler
- Grand Canyon's Summer Monsoon Season - Mike Buchheit
- Grand Canyon Winter 2008 - Mike Buchheit
- River Trip Slideshow
- Featured Canyon Photos by Mike Buchheit
- The Desert Queen Ranch in Joshua Tree National Park
- Back to Baja Slideshow
- Grand Canyon Snowstorm
- Grand Canyon Mule Ride to Phantom Ranch
Author Bios
Mike Buchheit's Article Archives
- If You Build It, They Will Come (She Did, and They Have)
- Artist-in-Residence Program Announces 2012 Schedule
- Enjoy the New Year in a Timeless Place
- Home Court Advantage: Kolb Family Legacy to be Celebrated in their Historic Studio
- Grand Canyon Field Institute Rolls out 2012 Schedule
- Back from the "Y" Parks
- Yesteryear to Reappear at History Symposium
- A Splash of Color
- Hiking Boots Step Aside for Running Shoes at Annual Benefit
- A Brush with Beauty
- Rainbow Crashes the Party
- There's a New Sheriff in Town: Superintendent Uberuaga Arrives at Grand Canyon
- Multi-Use Trail into Park to Open Soon
- Young Artists turn to the River for Inspiration
- Canyon on the Quick: GCFI to Offer Half Day Educational Walking Tours
- Going Deeper: Young Cavers Help NPS with Cave Survey
- Fill Er' Up! Water Bottle Filling Stations Arrive in the Park
- NPS Seeking Public Comments on Management of Backcountry
- Lights, Canyon, Action! New Park Orientation Film a Must See
- Big Fish to Anchor Park Wildlife Day
- South Kaibab Trail Just Got "Easier"
- Digging the Past: Archaeology Day Sheds Light on Past Culture
- Park Taking Comments on Air Tour Noise
- Annual Benefit for River Guides Not to be Missed
- The "Wows" are Back as Mather Point Reopens
- NPS Announces New Rules Affecting Mule Operation
- A Year-in-Review: The Highlights of 2010 at Grand Canyon
- End of the Trail for Retiring Superintendent Martin
- Twin Projects take Mather Point to New Heights
- Grand Canyon Field Institute Announces 2011 Schedule
- The Day Goes to Youth!
- Celebration of Art Not to be Missed
- Park Begins to Empty as Winter Approaches
- Grand Canyon Honored on Backside of New Quarter
- Report Warns Not to Take "Grand" for Granted at the Canyon
- Share Grand Canyon with Kids across America!
- Vice President and NPS Director Visit South Rim
- Symposium Celebrates Backcountry Travel
- Botanical Exhibit Takes Root at Kolb Studio
- Biologists Help Park Get "Chubbier"
- Stars Take Center Stage During Annual Astronomy Event
- Dancing Along the Edge
- Bike Rentals & Tours to Begin on South Rim
- A Chance to Give Back
- Corralling Public Comment on the Mule Operation
- Annual Influx of Spring Breakers Under Way
- Strolling Through Earth History
- Ripple Effect: Wet Winter Makes for a Muddy River
- Jaw-Dropping Snowstorm Pummels Grand Canyon
- Art Exhibit Examines Canyon Country through Peculiar Prism
- The Year in Review: 2009
- Snowstorm Trumpets Arrival of Winter
- Early Birds No Longer Get the Worm at Backcountry Office
- Grand Canyon Field Institute Announces 2010 Program
- Be(etle) Careful What you Ask For
- Only the Lonely: Visiting the North Rim Off-Season
- Two Can Be a Charm in Harsh Terrain
- Artists Have a Brush with the Canyon during Inaugural "Celebration of Art"
- By the Numbers: A Handy Snapshot at Canyon Facts & Figures
- Horn Section Steals the Show
- Court Rules for NPS in Lawsuit over Motorized Rafts
- A Good Horn Day
- Ken Burns Premiers New Documentary Honoring National Parks
- On the House: Park Waives Entrance Fees on Select Weekends
- Park's Carbon Footprint Drops a Size with New Solar Panels
- Rafting Trip Rekindles Passion for the Canyon
- Giving Back: Volunteer Opportunities at Grand Canyon
- Big Changes Afoot for Mather Point
- Where the Wild Things Are
- Grand Canyon Hiker Symposium: Campfire Stories without the Smoke
- Twin Ceremonies Celebrate Park's History and Future
- Thrills without the Spills
- Your Own Personal Canyon
- One Amazing Read
- A Glance Back at the Highs and Lows of 2008
- Grand Canyon Village Landmark Changes Hands
- Vistas without the Blistas
- Hermit Road Comes out of Hiding after Months of Repairs
- Mapping the Past: New Book Explores an Unfolding Canyon Country
- Autumn Arrives at Grand Canyon
- Canyon Critters Take Center Stage
- Grand Canyon Association Dons Another Hat
- Flooding Forces Evacuations in Havasu Canyon
- Monsoon Skies Spell Show Time
- AZ Board of Names Honors Butchart with Butte
- New Shuttle Bus Routes a Big Hit with Visitors
- Hiking Smart During Sizzle Season
- Song Sung Blue? Blame the Cow Birds
- The Heavy Lifting: Exhibit Honors the Civilian Conservation Corps
- Grand Canyon Ranger Programs Go Digital
- Drilling Suspended Near Grand Canyon
- From Russia with…Knapweed?
- Uranium Mines Proposed Within Sight of Grand Canyon
- Popular Hermit Road to Close for Repairs
- Hispanic Connection to Grand Canyon Grows
- Winter Wallop
- Surf's Up! High Flow Planned for Grand Canyon
- Teddy's Triumph Turns One Hundred
- Rare Lightshow Follows Winter Storm
- Holiday Season at Grand Canyon
- New Book Honors Canyon Giant
- Park Employee Death Shakes Community
- North Rim Poised for Seasonal Finale
- Backcountry Enthusiasts Gather for Symposium
- The Wait May Be Over
- Mountain Lion Population on the Rise
- Canyon Welcomes Summer Rains
- Tardy Summer Rains Spark Fire Restrictions
- "The Man Who Walked Through Time" Reaches the End of the Trail
- Visitation Climbs Despite High Fuel Prices
- New and Improved Yavapai Observation Station Reopens on South Rim
- The Rites of Spring: North Rim Opens for Visitation
- A Milestone for the Maestro
- Feathered Friends Doing Fine
- Increased Funding Headed to the Parks
- A Canyon Between your Toes
- New Grand Canyon Superintendent Comes Full Circle
- Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steps Down
- President Gerald Ford Sides with the Havasupai
- Holiday Crowds Pack the South Rim
- Winter on the West Rim
- Grand Canyon History Comes Alive
- Switching Tracks: Grand Canyon Railway Up for Sale
- Deluge in the Desert
- Switching Gears at the Grand Canyon
- Rocky Mountain (too) High
- Shower Power
- Wildfire Prompts Evacuations on North Rim
- Grand Canyon Photography Takes Center Stage
- When the Lights Go Down
- An Uplifting Journey Downcanyon
- Air Tragedy Anniversary
- Park Swinging Into High Gear
- Take Me to the River
- Double-Dose of Winter at Grand Canyon
- Big Canyon; Small World
- No Rain; No Gain
- Too Much Mussel
- Cupid's Canyon
- Everyone's Got a Theory
- A Legacy of Creativity Carries On
- First European Visitors
- Colorado River Management Plan
- Ancient Pot Presents Itself
- Buckey O'Neill: A Grand Canyon Original
- Love is in the Air
- Grand Views Return
- The "Golden Hour"
- Summer Rains
- Early Canyon Inhabitants
Books, Maps and Videos
- Backcountry Skills
- Backcountry Cookbooks
- Canyon Legends
- Grand Canyon Hiking
- Arizona Hiking
- Exploring Arizona
- Utah Hiking
- Exploring Utah
- Canyon Country Hiking
- Wilderness First Aid
- Grand Canyon Human History
- Southwestern Natural History Books
- Search & Rescue
- Southwestern Regional Guides
- How-To Hiking Videos
- Grand Canyon Scenic Photography Books
- Maps & Map Software