Grand Canyon NPS Links

Grand Canyon Association - Grand Canyon Association (GCA) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1932 to support the educational goals of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon. The association operates bookstores throughout the park, has a small but busy publishing program, and provides financial support to the National Park Service. GCA funds exhibits, research, free publications, naturalist programs, and provides support for the park's research library. Check out the Books & Maps section for some of my favorite GCA publications.

Grand Canyon Field Institute - A wide variety of courses are offered, including Geology, Natural and Human History, Archaeology, Botany, Backcountry Skills, and much more! Education and excitement all rolled up into one place! Something for every skill level. Call (928) 638-2484 to get your free catalog.

Grand Canyon National Park - THE CANYON! The best photos and paintings in the world can only offer glimpses of this geologic masterpiece. It must be seen to be believed! Spanning a distance of 277 miles, with an average depth of one mile and width of ten miles, Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site. With elevations in the park ranging from 9000 feet on the North Rim all the way down to 2400 feet at the Colorado River, it is wise to research your itinerary to prepare properly for the conditions you are likely to experience. Information on reservations, permits, activities, tours and much, much more. This comprehensive site has links to many other related sites as well.

Grand Canyon National Park: North Rim - Visitor services and facilities inside the national park on the North Rim are only open from mid May to mid October. For the 2003 season, visitor services and facilities inside the national park on the North Rim will be open from May 10 - October 14, 2003. Be sure to check out their pages when planning your trip to this gorgeous portion of the Grand Canyon.

Download a copy of the Backcountry Permit Request Form here, and you can mail or fax it in to Grand Canyon. Simply follow the directions on the permit request form.

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