Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Swimsuits
- Hiking Boots
- Airline Tickets
- Bottled Water
- Grand Canyon Maps
- Flashlights
- Camping Gear
- Sporty Hats
- Sunglasses
- National Park Passes
- Sunscreen
Step1
See "How to Enjoy a Vacation in Grand Canyon National Park" in the Related eHows for general information on the park and the recreational activities available there. Most of the attractions are suitable for kids as well as adults.
Step2
Choose a motel if your kids are fussy campers. Air conditioning and a swimming pool may raise their spirits after a hot day in the park.
Step3
Give kids a local history - or geology - lesson. The Tusayan Ruin and Museum will give them a glimpse into the lives of the Pueblo Indians of 800 years ago, while the Tavapai Observation Station has displays about the formation of the canyon.
Step4
Get involved in ranger-led programs. These may include hikes, habitat restoration work, fossil walks, evening programs and stuff especially for kids.
Step5
Make 'em Junior Rangers! Kids age 4 to 14 can earn the rank of Junior Ranger by picking up a copy of the "Junior Rangers" newspaper, completing all the projects listed and reporting to a ranger for a special certificate. The newspaper is available at the park's visitors center.
Step6
Go to the National Geogrphic Visitor Center and Grand Canyon IMAX Theater in Tusayan, touted as Arizona's number one tourist attraction. Kids can learn the hidden secrets of the Grand Canyon, then stop for a cold drink, pizza and ice cream - every kid's favorite foods.
Step7
Ride the rails! The Grand Canyon Railway will take them back to the Old West on a steam engine ride into the Grand Canyon after a rousing send-off at the Williams Depot. They might even meet a few real cowboys aboard the train!
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Take panaramic pictures!