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fun in dirt · 02-13-2014, 01:12 PM

We are planning a trip, probably end of summer, to the Grand Canyon. I've never been, but my husband went when he was 10yo with his dad, so we decided to go with our son this year since he's turned 10.
Probably will fly into Vegas, rent a car & drive from there.
So what are some things we should see in the area and tourist-traps to avoid? I just need some ideas from folks who have been. When Googling for ideas there is so much info on everything I get even more confused.

flashed · 02-13-2014, 01:19 PM

Fill up with gas before you enter the park ,everything inside is expensive .

Livrat · 02-13-2014, 02:09 PM

A couple of my "must sees" that I visited the last time I went to Las Vegas.
The skywalk..
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/skywalk.htm

Grand canyon caverns.
http://gccaverns.com/

Oatman, AZ.
http://www.oatmangoldroad.org/

Old route 66/Arizona
http://www.historic66.com/arizona/

Hoover dam
http://travelnevada.com/destinations...FQWTfgodE1EARQ

Meteor crater
http://www.meteorcrater.com/

Montezuma Castle
http://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm

Arizona indian ruins
http://www.arizonaruins.com/

Las Vegas neon graveyard
http://www.neonmuseum.org/tour-info

Area 51
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51

jeffro2 · 02-13-2014, 03:12 PM

Have fun, its beautiful at the Canyon

This is Battle Ship rock

This is a trail all the way down, They recommend not coming back up the same day...It causes heart attacks a lot of times

You can hike the trail or take Donkeys down

If you hike, watch where you step

You might get to see California Condors, there are not many left. They are trying to save them

There are Mule Deer that are not afraid of humans

And lots of Beauty

Those are rafters on the Colorado down in the Canyon

Ok, I'm no beauty, but if you would like to see more pics, let me know.

fun in dirt · 02-13-2014, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the info guys & especially all the links Livrat; I'll definetly read through those.
I've looked into the hikes & donkeys trail rides, just not sure if my boys would be give out & get bored with that pretty quick.
Keep the ideas coming!

68C15 · 02-13-2014, 05:26 PM

visit Hoover Dam while carrying a fishing pole and a six pack. Make sure and ask about the Dam bait. Do NOT wedge chewing gum into small leaks.

kingsolver72 · 02-13-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

visit Hoover Dam while carrying a fishing pole and a six pack. Make sure and ask about the Dam bait. Do NOT wedge chewing gum into small leaks.

I see what you did there.

Sillyoldman · 02-13-2014, 10:54 PM

"Need Grand Canyon trip tips"

Tip; Don't trip at the Grand Canyon.

CG · 02-14-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

"Need Grand Canyon trip tips"

Tip; Don't trip at the Grand Canyon.

LOL *rimshot* Don't worry folks he's here all week

kingsolver72 · 02-14-2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

LOL *rimshot* Don't worry folks he's here all week

3 shows nightly and don't forget to tip your waitress.

Flthead · 02-14-2014, 05:17 AM

Ride out twice . First time to south rim , stayed in Williams an took the old style train ride up to canyon . That was cool. 2nd trip did north rim Like the northern rim better for views. Either way you will be amazed. No pictures can do it justice. Gotta be there to actually take it all in. Enjoy an hope ya share some pics here

fun in dirt · 02-14-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flthead

Ride out twice . First time to south rim , stayed in Williams an took the old style train ride up to canyon . That was cool. 2nd trip did north rim Like the northern rim better for views. Either way you will be amazed. No pictures can do it justice. Gotta be there to actually take it all in. Enjoy an hope ya share some pics here

Yeah, we were looking into the train ride - that sounds like fun!

Lippyp · 02-17-2014, 02:47 PM

We went a few years ago, I think we stayed in Tusayan on the south rim, best thing we did was take a helicopter flight out over the canyon (a birthday treat for me) We were on a road trip that started in LA, did Highway One north, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Hoover dam, Vegas, Death Valley, monument Valley, lake Havasu and Palm Springs.

chuckmc8 · 02-17-2014, 03:12 PM

Ive been several times and I prefer the North rim. Lots less people and as other have said, better views. What I will do next time is carry a coffee maker with me. Guys on eastern time that get up early anyway wind up waiting a looooong time for the lodge to make the java

02-13-2014, 01:12 PM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Need Grand Canyon trip tips! We are planning a trip, probably end of summer, to the Grand Canyon. I've never been, but my husband went when he was 10yo with his dad, so we decided to go with our son this year since he's turned 10. Probably will fly into Vegas, rent a car & drive from there. So what are some things we should see in the area and tourist-traps to avoid? I just need some ideas from folks who have been. When Googling for ideas there is so much info on everything I get even more confused. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

02-13-2014, 01:19 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! Fill up with gas before you enter the park ,everything inside is expensive .

02-13-2014, 02:09 PM	#3
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! A couple of my "must sees" that I visited the last time I went to Las Vegas. The skywalk.. http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/skywalk.htm Grand canyon caverns. http://gccaverns.com/ Oatman, AZ. http://www.oatmangoldroad.org/ Old route 66/Arizona http://www.historic66.com/arizona/ Hoover dam http://travelnevada.com/destinations...FQWTfgodE1EARQ Meteor crater http://www.meteorcrater.com/ Montezuma Castle http://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm Arizona indian ruins http://www.arizonaruins.com/ Las Vegas neon graveyard http://www.neonmuseum.org/tour-info Area 51 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51

02-13-2014, 03:12 PM	#4
jeffro2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mason City, Il. USA Posts: 246	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! Have fun, its beautiful at the Canyon This is Battle Ship rock This is a trail all the way down, They recommend not coming back up the same day...It causes heart attacks a lot of times You can hike the trail or take Donkeys down If you hike, watch where you step You might get to see California Condors, there are not many left. They are trying to save them There are Mule Deer that are not afraid of humans And lots of Beauty Those are rafters on the Colorado down in the Canyon Ok, I'm no beauty, but if you would like to see more pics, let me know.

02-13-2014, 03:56 PM	#5
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! Thanks for the info guys & especially all the links Livrat; I'll definetly read through those. I've looked into the hikes & donkeys trail rides, just not sure if my boys would be give out & get bored with that pretty quick. Keep the ideas coming! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

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02-13-2014, 10:54 PM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! "Need Grand Canyon trip tips" Tip; Don't trip at the Grand Canyon. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-14-2014, 05:17 AM	#11
Flthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South jersey 51st state Posts: 138	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! Ride out twice . First time to south rim , stayed in Williams an took the old style train ride up to canyon . That was cool. 2nd trip did north rim Like the northern rim better for views. Either way you will be amazed. No pictures can do it justice. Gotta be there to actually take it all in. Enjoy an hope ya share some pics here

02-17-2014, 02:47 PM	#13
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! We went a few years ago, I think we stayed in Tusayan on the south rim, best thing we did was take a helicopter flight out over the canyon (a birthday treat for me) We were on a road trip that started in LA, did Highway One north, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Hoover dam, Vegas, Death Valley, monument Valley, lake Havasu and Palm Springs. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

02-17-2014, 03:12 PM	#14
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Need Grand Canyon trip tips! Ive been several times and I prefer the North rim. Lots less people and as other have said, better views. What I will do next time is carry a coffee maker with me. Guys on eastern time that get up early anyway wind up waiting a looooong time for the lodge to make the java __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e



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