So Im going to the Grand Canyon any pointers?

[tlongII]

Don't jump over the fence!

[Slomo]

The plane tours out of Las Vegas are not worth it (I guess it's better than nothing if you're on a once in a lifetime 3 days trip to Vegas). The helicopter tour from grand canyon airport (south rim) on the other hand are great.
If you can afford it take the longer one and with the eco star chopper (smoother ride and better view because of windows/seat configuration).
Go to the south rim (and around) with your own transportation since there's stuff you enjoy, that other don't and vice versa.

[Obstructed_View]

If you go across Hoover dam, stop and look down at it. The person I was with had seen it before and assumed I had too, and I didn't realize how cool it was until I saw pictures of it from the air.

Also, take a snack and something to read; it's a long assed boring drive out there and a hike in al ude to get to the edge, so you might want something to drink.

[Summers]

And please post some pics when you have a chance.

[phyzik]

http://www.outdooreyes.com/hikegrandcanyon1.php3

[Nbadan]

We'll probably be there a week later. Driving bakc form Yellowstone but going the west route.

In Yellowstone today, gonna try and get some stream fishing in cause the river is still way too high.....beautiful day!

[METALMiKE]

Have you been on it?

Nope, but if i went to the GC I would definitely go on it. It seems really cool.

[spurster]

I've hiked the Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point (12 miles round trip). The last three miles are strenuous as you are climbing back up 3000 ft. elevation. This will take the whole day. Bring water and snacks.

Try to catch sunrises and sunsets there. They can be spectacular.

[baseline bum]

I've hiked the Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point (12 miles round trip). The last three miles are strenuous as you are climbing back up 3000 ft. elevation. This will take the whole day. Bring water and snacks.

Try to catch sunrises and sunsets there. They can be spectacular.

You have any pics of it?

[Heath Ledger]

Took tons of photos and bids today will post when I get home tomorrow

[phyzik]

I havnt been to the Grand Canyon in YEARS but I seem to remember one of the trails led down about halfway or so and there was a little indian village carve out of the rock face. It was pretty ing cool.

[spurster]

You have any pics of it?

Ask and ye shall receive. These pics were taken quite a few years ago.

1. just before sunset
2. sunrise
3. on the hike down
4. typical view on the bottom part of the hike

[SpursStalker]

Check out Skywalk thing the Indians made.

http://www.destinationgrandcanyon.com/skywalk.html

Oh to the no!!!

There is no way I could get on that ...

EVER!

[CosmicCowboy]

Man, Yellowstone twice in a summer? Color me green with envy.

You can do that when you are unemployed.

[baseline bum]

Ask and ye shall receive. These pics were taken quite a few years ago.

1. just before sunset
2. sunrise
3. on the hike down
4. typical view on the bottom part of the hike

Nice. I haven't finalized the dates I'll be there yet, but I think I'll do that trail down to the Colorado and back if I can get a reservation for a campground for a night. No way would I try to do that whole hike down to the river, up to the bridge, back to the river, and then back to the top in one day though since the trip back up has 5k in gain over 8 miles in 105 degree heat (at the bottom). Thanks. I didn't know about that trail and it looks pretty cool. It looks way more interesting than the Havasu Falls trail I was planning on doing instead (I'll only be there a couple of days).

[Taco]

Get ready to have your breath taken away!!!

Pictures do not do the Grand Canyon Justice.

[CubanMustGo]

I havnt been to the Grand Canyon in YEARS but I seem to remember one of the trails led down about halfway or so and there was a little indian village carve out of the rock face. It was pretty ing cool.

This sounds more like Mesa Verde than the Grand Canyon.

[Bukefal]

I really need to visit the grand canyon once, it looks so awesome, i guess you would feel very very very little standing there.

[Thunder Dan]

does that one picture have snow in it?

[mrsmaalox]

I really need to visit the grand canyon once, it looks so awesome, i guess you would feel very very very little standing there.

It is very awesome!! And it's pretty cool to watch the expressions of the people who have never seen it before. Talk about wide-eyed, open mouthed looks of absolute wonder. And total silence.

[Slomo]

Get ready to have your breath taken away!!!

Pictures do not do the Grand Canyon Justice.

Very true!

With the enormous amount of pictures we've all seen of the Grand Canyon you really don't expect to be surprised/amazed.

And of course you get there and realize you are wrong

[Heath Ledger]

The first day we got there we did not enter the park until the evening. However it was a full moon so you could see quite a bit and tell how ing wide and far down this was. The pics definitely don't do it justice. I am still in awe of this place. Everyone who is able to has to see this place once in their life.

I would consider going back to do some hiking or rafting but you must really be prepared for that.

Will post pics once I find a place to upload them. Also took some vids on both my Iphone and sony camcorder.

[spurster]

does that one picture have snow in it?

Yes, it was November, and it snowed overnight.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Have long have you lived in Vegas? For a resident of Las Vegas I'm amazed this is your first time to see the Grand Canyon. My advice would be to get out of the house more.

[ShoogarBear]

Yeah, well how many times have you been to Vegas?