Travel Guide to Planet Earth
Mt Everest, Grand Canyon, Pacific Ocean
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long. The Grand Canyon averages over 10 miles across. Almost the whole Grand Canyon is a National Park but not all of it.
Opportunities
Opportunities: You can volunteer to work there. You can take private tours of the river and the whole Grand Canyon
Challenges
Challenges:The Grand Canyon tours may be full. It may be a long drive. Its very hot there
Travel Tips
You can go to the Grand Canyon anytime of the year
Packing List
Packing List:
Personal Clothing (Year Round):
Hiking boots – well broken in!! Mid-weight boots with ankle support are best.
Sport sandals – consider Keen®, Teva® or Chaco® brands. These are for camp comfort as well as walking/hiking through water.
Lightweight down jacket or additional fleece
A small packet of tissues
Lip balm
Personal Clothing (Year Round):
Hiking boots – well broken in!! Mid-weight boots with ankle support are best.
Sport sandals – consider Keen®, Teva® or Chaco® brands. These are for camp comfort as well as walking/hiking through water.
Spring/Fall/Winter (Mid October to April):
Warm hat & glovesLightweight down jacket or additional fleece
warmth and comfort.
- Personal Items:
A small packet of tissues
- Additional Items:
Lip balm
Suggestions for Other Places
Cotahuasi Canyon, Tara River Canyon