Grew up in Arizona, but I still need advice on visiting the Grand Canyon
Dec 6th, 2001, 02:19 PM
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Grew up in Arizona, but I still need advice on visiting the Grand Canyon
I'm thinking of taking the family (kids 10 and under) up to the Grand Canyon in April. I did a search, and I found a recommendation for the Bright Angel Lodge for basic accommodations (Thanks Paul!).
Are there any places in the park that might be a little less basic, e.g. bathroom in the room? The grandparents will be coming, and they might like a little more luxury.
Also, what is the short list of things to do that will occupy the kids? I know about hiking, and I've heard there is a simulator. Mules, helicopters and rafting are out. Am I missing anything obvious?
Thanks, all.
Are there any places in the park that might be a little less basic, e.g. bathroom in the room? The grandparents will be coming, and they might like a little more luxury.
Also, what is the short list of things to do that will occupy the kids? I know about hiking, and I've heard there is a simulator. Mules, helicopters and rafting are out. Am I missing anything obvious?
Thanks, all.
Dec 6th, 2001, 04:52 PM
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I believe most of the units in the Bright Angel Lodge have bathrooms. The lodge is on the rim. Last time I visited stayed at the Maswik and the room had a bathroom.
The mule ride, if you want to do it, should be booked as soon as possible. There is a height requirement so the younger kids might not be allowed on the mule ride.
The mule ride, if you want to do it, should be booked as soon as possible. There is a height requirement so the younger kids might not be allowed on the mule ride.
Dec 6th, 2001, 05:23 PM
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The URL you want is
www.kaibab.org/gc/misc/gc_what.htm
I strongly recommend you take a hike down the Bright Angel Trail for at least an hour (20 minutes down, 40 minutes up). Even that short walk will give you an experience of the immensity of the Canyon that 90% of visitors never get.
www.kaibab.org/gc/misc/gc_what.htm
I strongly recommend you take a hike down the Bright Angel Trail for at least an hour (20 minutes down, 40 minutes up). Even that short walk will give you an experience of the immensity of the Canyon that 90% of visitors never get.
Dec 6th, 2001, 10:16 PM
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Hello. Tip: if the grandparents are disabled and have a handicapped hang-tag for the car, you can drive to all the great lookout spots that are usually accessed only by shuttle bus. Enjoy! If not, riding the shuttle and hopping off here and there is a lot of fun.
More luxurious accomodations are at the the Thunderbird Lodge (request a canyon view). My dad loved it because he could watch the california condors swooping into the canyon with his binoculars while sittingon the bed. Fun!
More luxurious accomodations are at the the Thunderbird Lodge (request a canyon view). My dad loved it because he could watch the california condors swooping into the canyon with his binoculars while sittingon the bed. Fun!
Dec 7th, 2001, 04:32 AM
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Minor clarification on lodging:
Bright Angel Cabins are single units and have bathrooms. The Bright Angel Lodge is basic accomodations with shared bathrooms. Both have their rooms within a minute of the Rim, so you can see sunrise over the Canyon and feel like it's all to yourself.
Bright Angel Cabins are single units and have bathrooms. The Bright Angel Lodge is basic accomodations with shared bathrooms. Both have their rooms within a minute of the Rim, so you can see sunrise over the Canyon and feel like it's all to yourself.
Dec 7th, 2001, 08:17 AM
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the Thunderbird is a good place right on the rim just yards from Bright Angel and BA restaurant ...about $115 plus tax....comfortable with a full bath...I like it better than the BA Cabins.....There is also the Kachina n the other side between the T and El Trovar(quaint and more exp)....I think the Grandparents would like it too.....the first floor is a good choice....
