Things You'll Need:
- Athletic Socks
- Hiking Boots
- Airline Tickets
- National Park Passes
- Binoculars
- Backpacking Tent
- Backpacks
- Binoculars
- Camping Gear
- Camping Stoves
- Sleeping Bags
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Step 1
See the Grand Canyon at least once in your lifetime - and what better time than your honeymoon? It will please the adventurer, the observer and the romantic.
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Step 2
Visit in the summer months for guaranteed heat, but keep in mind that the best hiking and camping is done in the fall and spring.
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Step 3
Just a short drive from Flagstaff, Arizona, or approximately 6 hours from Phoenix, the south rim is your best starting point. Fly into Phoenix on virtually any major U.S. carrier, then take a hopper flight to Flagstaff or drive on your own.
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Step 4
Stock up on supplies or get a bite to eat at one of the many south rim restaurants and inns.
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Step 5
Study up on the region at the Yavapai Geological Museum so you know what rocks you're walking on and looking at.
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Step 6
Take a mule ride to your campsite with the Fred Harvey Company (520-638-2401); it's $100 for the day, or $252 with an overnight at the Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the canyon.
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Step 7
Celebrate your commitment to each other by challenging each other to hike the Bright Angel and Kaibab Trails - both long and steep, but well worth the effort.
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Step 8
Rest at the top of the south rim at the Bright Angel Lodge (303-297-2757) in rustic cabins for $80 to $100, or in basic rooms for $45 to $60.
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Step 9
Raft the rapids of the Colorado with a variety of tour operators.
