jeh@ritcv.UUCP (Jim Heliotis) (06/11/84)
IF YOU HAVE NOT MAKE CAMPING RESERVATIONS YET (TRY TO) DO SO RIGHT NOW!
It gets crowded there. If you are tenting, the Mather campground on the
South Rim was surprisingly spacious and attractive. 602-638-2631.
Don't expect to camp down in the canyon. Not many permits are issued,
and it's better to get your bearings on your first trip. You can make
a day trip down to the river and back, but it's around 18-20 miles of
walking I think, and of course it's steep. It took my wife and me
12 hours.
When we were there in mid-June, the temperature was in the 80s at the
top (comfortable when in the shade), but over 100 at the river.
Do not expect to dress in shorts and a t-shirt. You must bring long-sleeved
and long-legged clothing for when you are out walking to prevent burning
and dehydration. We did this, and were quite comfortable.
There is a huge general store on the South Rim that has everything you
forgot, so don't panic!
Jim Heliotis
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ritcv!jeh@Rochesterjgb@hou3c.UUCP (Jennifer Buchner) (06/12/84)
I went to the Grand Canyon a few years ago with my family. While we
were there we rode mules down the canyon--definitely a must!!!
There are two choices
1) The one day trip
2) The overnight trip.
We took the day trip. If you're scared of heights (or mules), you might
want to think twice, however!!!4341jej@houxa.UUCP (J.JAKUBSON) (06/14/84)
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