Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park

A new, completely updated ed. was issued in April 2008. Surely you'd rather spend $19.99 and get the up-to-date info?

The primary and principle purpose of a travel guide is to assist the traveler to have the most successful trip possible. When visiting the Grand Canyon, one of America's true scenic wonders, the Lonely Planet edition of the "Grand Canyon National Park" travel guide offers detailed itineraries for exploring the South and North canyon rims with seventeen specific itineraries (plus side trips to Las Vegas, Route 66, Sedona, Flagstaff, and Skywalk!). Enhanced with forty hikes for all levels of difficulty, ranger programs, mule trips, and useful tips for traveling with children and pets; and sound, practical advice for adventure experiences ranging from Colorado river rafting, to horseback riding, to biking, to helicopter rides, and so much more, the "Grand Canyon National Park" is very strongly recommended guide for novice visitors and experienced travelers alike.

sweety, please don't tell me you would like an escalator to go down to Grand Canion... if you don't want to hike you do not deserve to see it...

Couch potatoes should not write reviews for books intended for those of us who have the ambition to explore a region with our own two feet! This is an excellent book intended for an audience that wants to experience the Grand Canyon, not simply get out of the car and walk to a viewpoint and look at it. You do not need a guide book for that, the Park Service brochure is excellent and will be all that is required. Since the Grand Canyon is such a vast place, this guide book will be invaluable in helping you decide just how much you can experience in the time you have to spend here. And to help you determine just what you should attempt for your own physical condition! I highly recommend it for those interested in seeing and experiencing the Grand Canyon from other perspectives, in addition to the excellent viewpoints provided by the Natrional Park Service.

...there really is too much hiking expected at the Grand Canyon. Are you really expected to hike to the bottom? Can't they build an escalator or some kind of teleportation device? Can't we all have free airplane flights over it with park admission? I had always heard so many great things about the Grand Canyon, but I never imagined that if I wanted more than taking pictures at the rim, physical exertion might be involved. Lets just take some pictures and then go to Vegas, I heard Celine Dion has a riveting show... [and yeah I'm being sarcastic... was an alternative book suggested? If one isn't going to hike or do a raft trip, there are limited options at the Grand Canyon. The South Rim, most commonly visited, has about a 15-25 mile scenic drive with several observation points and a campground. There is a visitor center. If you go in summer it will be hot. Free maps are available on the NPS website. Were they disappointed with the book or their options at the Grand Canyon?]