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The Grand Canyon is the most popular natural wonder in the United States. but this spectacular abyss can be a dangerous place. Learn tips to ensure safety while experiencing the Grand Canyon region, and skills that may help you have a better, safer vacation.

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Photography Guide

Learn how to capture unmatched views with your camera as professional and widely-published photographer Jeff Vanuga shares his tips of the trade. Also, enjoy a slideshow of amazing images of the Grand Canyon National Park region.

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	Safety & Skills The Grand Canyon is the most popular natural wonder in the United States. but this spectacular abyss can be a dangerous place. Learn tips to ensure safety while experiencing the Grand Canyon region, and skills that may help you have a better, safer vacation. > go there now

	Frequently Asked Questions How big is the Grand Canyon? How difficult is it to hike to the bottom of Grand Canyon? What is the weather like? How do I get there? When is the best time to visit? How old is Grand Canyon? Learn answers to these questions, and more. > go there now

	Grand Canyon Magazines & Publications These magazines may be of interest to Grand Canyon National Park visitors. Southwest Art, American Cowboy and Backpacker each cover a unique niche related to arts and culture in the Southwest, the Western lifestyle, and the outdoors. Learn more about these magazines. > go there now

	E-Newsletter Keep in touch with the Grand Canyon National Park region before, or after you've returned from your vacation. We'll send you a quarterly e-newsletter that's full of interesting stories about the Grand Canyon and surrounding regions, activities and attractions. > go there now

A Grand Canyon vacation is a vacation of a lifetime. You need to know what gear to pack and wear while visiting the spectacular natural wonder. Here, Backpacker provides all the information you need to get you geared up for any type of adventure here

Learn from those who have gone before you. Here are trip note that past visitors to Grand Canyon National Park have contributed for purposes of sharing their experiences with you. And, please share the love and post your own. Travelers look to fellow travelers for advice and experiences.

A national park vacation is a trip of a lifetime. Enjoy stunning scenery, natural wonders, solitude, authentic experiences and abundant recreation. In today's economy, especially, a national park vacation provides one of the best vacation values available.

People determine their vacation destination based largely on the things to do in an area. Lucky for you, the Grand Canyon region is full of things to do. Whether you like to hike, take scenic drives, raft rivers, go biking, fishing, camping, or experience culture, there is an abundance of things to do.