Grand Canyon

NOTE: This post is a work in progress. Like many to come that give information, it will be updated often, so skim through again in a few weeks. For now, here are some resources to look through regarding Grand Canyon trips and tours.


http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=26637&highlight=grand+canyon
http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=26429&highlight=grand+canyon

Here is a post that recommends the Western rim and says it is much closer:

http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=25177&highlight=grand+canyon
http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=25068&highlight=grand+canyon

here is some info on raft trips:

http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=24964&highlight=grand+canyon

Here is my search for any bad experiences people have had:

http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=26760&start=0


ND LOTS MORE IF YOU HAVE TIME TO SKIM THROUGH THEM:
http://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/search.php?searchid=141451


Here is a note from Peter:

Hi Dewey!
Don't even talk to me about being retired. I want to be retired.
On that trip, we flew into Las Vegas and rented a car. We stayed with
you guys at the casino for a couple of days. Then we drove to Grand
Canyon (South Rim). We took the most direct route -- main highways, etc.
The drive over was fun. One thing I remember was we saw a sign to a town
called Chloride. We couldn't believe a town would have a name like that
so we went and checked it out. It was very interesting, in a funky sort
of way.
http://www.chloridearizona.com/
At the canyon, we stayed at Maswik Lodge, which is one of the lodges
right in the park. It's about a mile from the rim. As I remember, it was
one of the few open at that time of year. It was fine, relaxed, pretty
cheap. We enjoyed it.
http://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging-289.html
During our full day at the canyon, we drove along the rim and stopped
here and there for short walks down a little ways and back.
On the way back, for a change, we took historic Rt 66.
http://www.rjsmith.com/rt66-az-ew.html
That was interesting because it takes you through Indian reservations,
which Judy wanted to see. She was surprised and amazed by the no-joke
poverty here in the great US of A.
Then we were back with you.

Peter

Interesting that Peter mentions Chloride. I think that was a recommended stop by my friend Robin and that Frank from London and I stopped there and walked around the funky little town, seeing the old jail and some odd houses. We enjoyed it, but I can't really tell why. When Frank responds, I'll ask him.