Grand Canyon recreation
Get yourself movin' at the Grand Canyon! The Grand Canyon is an outdoor adventurer's paradise. With everything from hiking, biking, fishing, sightseeing, and horseback and mule riding, just to name a few favorites, it's all here. And you can get some pretty thrilling white water rafting on the Colorado River,too. But if you're one of the types that's more into "seeing" than "doing", sit back and take a fantastic helicopter ride over this natural wonder. Whether looking or participating are your thing, you'll always find plenty of exciting recreation at the Grand Canyon. Listed below are some of the most popular activities, but you'll find your own ways to enjoy all that Grand Canyon recreation offers. Check these over, but do them all for sure!
Fishing
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Fishing in the Grand Canyon is GREAT. Trout are plentiful. Don't forget to bring your fly rod and buy a license.
Helicopter Rides
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Helicopter rides are a very popular way to get a bird's eye view of the Grand Canyon. Rides can last from 15 minutes up to a half day. Helicopter leave from the Grand Canyon Airport located just outside the national park grounds
Hiking
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Tourist can hike some of the way or all the way down the Grand Canyon from the South Rim using one of two popular hiking trails - Bright Angel and Kaibab trails
Mule Rides
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Mule rides into the Canyon have been very popular activity for the past 50 years. It's a good idea to plan ahead when booking a mule ride
Sightseeing
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Walking along the edge of the Canyon can offer many different and unique looks at one of the eight natural wonders of the world.
