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Overcoming your fear of Hiking the Grand Canyon

2006-06-20T08:36:55Z

My niece, Annie Mae (whom I just reacquainted myself w/ after about
15 years), was talking on her blog about some of her favorite places
in the U.S. It got me to thinking and I'd have to say that my
favorite place, thus far, would be the Grand Canyon.
I was living in Texas when I went there. Me and seven other women

No matter what you read about The Grand Canyon

2006-05-30T04:45:48Z

During my 3 months in the US I have heard the word "Awesome" used in
all sorts of situations - "an awesome pass", during a football game,
"an awesome meal", "an awesome body"............etc. etc. But using
this word in connection with The Grand Canyon is definitely one of
the few correct usages of such a superlative. The <a

In One Word WOW!

2006-05-23T19:59:02Z

When you first come upon it no words can't descibe it. It is simply
one of the most unbelievable sights you will ever see. There are so
many trails to explore. Take your pick I prefere the mule trips,
easier on the feet. One of the best steam train trips is here. The
Grand canyon railway is a great way to see the canyon the feel of the

A Whirlwind Day-trip to the Grand Canyon

2006-04-29T01:05:00Z

My husband and I decided to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon from
Las Vegas. We were only in Vegas for 4 nights and wanted to make the
most of the area. It was a crazy plan, but we were feeling up for it.
Our vacations always seem to be frenzied. We got up very early and
headed out on the interstate. We drove the 4 1/2 hours to the Canyon,

Grand Canyon Railway Adventure

2006-04-11T00:55:18Z

We spent the night at the KOA campground just outside Williams,
Arizona. This was a really nice campground - the kids hit the pool
the second we got there and I couldn't wait to get in the shower. The
showers were very clean. The office has a well-stocked store and
there is a small outdoor cafe for those who don't feel like cooking.

An Englishman in Las Vegas and at the Grand Canyon

2006-03-10T04:39:33Z

An Englishman in Las Vegas. Trip report 17th - 20th November
Well you've entered this post and for that I'm very grateful but now
you need to decide whether it is worth continuing for this will be a
long report. I've read other peoples trip reports and found them both
informative and entertaining with the nuggets of information usually

Grand Canyon is an amazing experience like no other

2006-02-21T04:55:12Z

An amazing experience, like no other. It's a must see, at least once
in your life. It was surprising how little commercialism was there.
Unlike, say, Niagara Falls, or a beach, there just aren't many
commercial establishments (check your gas!). Also, there really
aren't any major cities near the rim. If I did it again, I would

The Majestic And Amazing Grand Canyon

2006-02-15T01:28:39Z

Our tour took us to the south rim of the canyon, as it was January,
and the north rim was covered in 14 inches of snow. I can only
describe it the best way I know how. I wish I was a poet, because
then I could give it justice. But anyway, the color was astounding.
Not really orange, not really red, not really tan. No picture that I

This is my favorite place on Earth

2006-01-28T02:16:01Z

This is my favorite place on earth. A million times I had drove by
signs that tell you are close to the Grand Canyon. I never thought
anything of it. I never really wanted to go see it. A friend of mine
took me there for a birthday gift a couple of years ago. He made me
wear a bandana over my eyes until he put me right were he wanted me

Driving around the Grand Canyon South Rim

2006-01-22T08:41:35Z

This was our 4th trip to Vegas from the UK, flying from Manchester
via Chicago. We've tried direct and indirect flights and tend to go
with the best price. We're still undecided if it's better to suffer a
long flight and get there in one go, or stop off for a break (and
meet with customs) on the way. We spent 2 nights at the Gold Coast,

Going to the bottom of the Grand Canyon must rate right up there with climbing Mt. Everest

2006-01-21T08:21:43Z

Going to the bottom of the Grand Canyon must rate right up there with
climbing Mt. Everest. There are few things that could possibly
compare. We did this trip on muleback on one of the hottest days on
record in the canyon. It nearly killed me, but perhaps that's why the
reward was so great. Staying at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the

I lived in Arizona for 33 years before I finally saw this awesome hole in the ground

2006-01-18T03:15:49Z

I lived in Arizona for 33 years before I finally saw this awesome
hole in the ground. It really is awesome. Like other reviews have
said, pictures cannot do it justice. This should be on everyone's
list of places to see before you die! The only drawback is that the
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (a misnomer if I ever heard one!) has seen fit

We took a flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon

2006-01-18T02:42:54Z

As part of our honeymoon we took a flight from Las Vegas to the Grand
Canyon, which included several lookout stops on the South Rim via
tour bus. This is an excellent way to see the Grand Canyon on a short
time schedule.
The planes are specially produced for viewing down below. The windows
are oversized and slightly tinted for glare, which did not interfere

Our Grand Canyon trip was the best vacation that my husband and I ever took

2006-01-15T06:34:47Z

Yee Haw! Let me start by telling you that our Grand Canyon trip was
the best vacation that my husband and I ever took. We have been to
Europe, Hawaii and many other places and have enjoyed them, but we
decided this was the best. In 2001, over the 4th of July, my husband
and I visited the Grand Canyon with all of his siblings, their

The Grand Canyon Is So Big It Made My Eyes Water

2006-01-03T23:29:12Z

kerr- rak! the lightning lit up the sky and the flash bounced off the
walls of the canyon reflecting the different colours. in an instance
there was white, grey, green and red - and then it was all over. the
display probably only lasted a few seconds but it was one of those
magic moments when nature exerts her power and was something i know