The Grand Canyon Handbook: An Insider's Guide to the Park: As Related by Ranger Jack

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The Grand Canyon Handbook: Ranger Jack
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  1. Paperback: 240 pages: 1 item
  2. Publisher: Pomegranate Communications; 2000-02
  3. Author: Susan Frank
  4. ISBN: 0764912763
  5. Sales Rank in Books: #1285805

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Awesome in its vastness and beauty, the Grand Canyon is unique in all the world. And all the world wants to visit there-which can lead to delay, discomfort, and disappointment for the uninformed who arrive at the same time as everyone else.

Those armed with The Grand Canyon Handbook, however, will be wise to all the tricks for having the best possible time at the park. They'll know when to go, what to bring, what to see, and how to see it. They'll be properly equipped for a safe visit. They'll have a matchless grasp of all the facts, from how the canyon was formed down to the closest place to rent camping gear. There's even a table of sunrise/sunset times, so readers won't miss any meteorological light shows unless they want to.

This detailed and engaging guide, narrated by a seasoned cartoon ranger named Jack, includes illuminating notes on the park's flora, fauna, history, and future prospects. The question-and-answer format gives the facts without a lot of searching. A quick-reference section offers, among other things, a telephone directory, guide to area resources, backpacker's checklist, lists of outfitters and transportation companies, and an overview of regional conservation and educational programs.

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98 of 99 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Grand Canyon Handbook, September 30, 2000
Dan & Sarah Brooks (Raleigh, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Grand Canyon Handbook: An Insider's Guide to the Park: As Related by Ranger Jack (Paperback)
We searched far & wide for info. about the G.C. while planning our trip. There's a lot of info. online, to be sure. But if you want the insider's perspective - skip Fodor's, Frommer's, Let's Go, and the rest of the "mainstream" travel guides. Those "other guides" will only give you the most basic information (which is also readily available on the web).The Grand Canyon Handbook: an Insider's Guide to the Park will give you just about everything you need to know to make the most of your trip to the G.C.! From, directions, camping, lodging & dining info., tours, a history of the canyon and the park to the best times (& places) to view surise & sunsets, the best time of year to go, and plenty of info. on the flora & fauna, too! As well as many different ways you can see the Grand Canyon: shuttlebus, hiking along the rim, your car/RV, hiking into the canyon, rafting through the canyon, by helicopter or plane, etc. It's written by some...Read more


20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just a big hole in the ground, November 17, 2002
Doug Wade (San Leandro, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Grand Canyon Handbook: An Insider's Guide to the Park: As Related by Ranger Jack (Paperback)
The way the books of this series work is that they took a guide for new rangers in Yosemite with the 100 or so most frequently asked questions, and wrote their own answers for each park. So in each book the questions are very similar but the answers might be very different.It's a great format because it makes for easy reading beforehand, but it's also quick as a reference when you're there because they're arranged in an intelligent order. There's also a huge reference section at the end with lists, copies of permit forms, and so forth. So the thing to do is read the FAQ before you leave but bring the book and refer to it once you're there.Before I went I really wasn't sure how long we'd want to stay or even if there was really anything to do other than look at the canyon. As it turns out there's a ton of things to do - ruins, great hiking, sunsets, stargazing, and we spent a lot more time there than I would have thought. Without this book either I wouldn't have realized...Read more


12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just a big hole in the ground, November 17, 2002
Doug Wade (San Leandro, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Grand Canyon Handbook: An Insider's Guide to the Park: As Related by Ranger Jack (Paperback)
The way the books of this series work is that they took a guide for new rangers in Yosemite with the 100 or so most frequently asked questions, and wrote their own answers for each park. So in each book the questions are very similar but the answers might be very different.It's a great format because it makes for easy reading beforehand, but it's also quick as a reference when you're there because they're arranged in an intelligent order. There's also a huge reference section at the end with lists, copies of permit forms, and so forth. So the thing to do is read the FAQ before you leave but bring the book and refer to it once you're there.Before I went I really wasn't sure how long we'd want to stay or even if there was really anything to do other than look at the canyon. As it turns out there's a ton of things to do - ruins, great hiking, sunsets, stargazing, and we spent a lot more time there than I would have thought. Without this book either I wouldn't have realized...Read more

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