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Visitors Guide to Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk - Examiner

Travelers from around the world have heard about Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk. Recently (2010) a new air terminal and visitors center opened . Grand Canyon West is not, surprisingly, in the Grand Canyon National ...

Travel Guide: Rafting the Grand Canyon - Associated Content

scenery. The driver stops about halfway down for some photo opportunities. The road is rough and narrow so it's nice to have the break. Pretty soon you have crossed a couple of little streams and you are at ...

New to IMAX: 'Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk,' MD Science Center - Examiner

Shana Watahomigie, National Parks Service Ranger, guides environmentalists Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Wade Davis on a wild ride down the Colorado River in the IMAX film Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk . The Maryland ...

French Tourist Survives 75 feet fall into Grand Canyon - Gather.com

French tourist is recovering from the hospital after falling 75 feet into the Grand Canyon. The 18 year old was suffered serious injuries in wrist,neck and ankle but he's in good condition, according to ...

Seattle tour guides double as photo instructors - Seattle Times

MIKE SIEGEL / THE SEATTLE TIMES Mallory takes a close-up of the bricks in Post Alley behind the Pike Place Market. Shutter Tours leads visitors and other folks on walks around downtown Seattle and coaches them ...

Business Directory & Economic Guide - Williams Grand Canyon News

Q: *What is the latest on the railroad museum ? A: Plans and fundraising efforts continue on behalf of the Arizona State Railroad Museum. Here is the latest news on the... Q: *Lynda, is there anything happening with the ...

Tour the canyon that offers ‘Grand’ views - Santa Maria Times

Lookout Studio, perched on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon near the Bright Angel Lodge, was built in 1914 of natural materials from the area. //Jim Cappon/Contributed All aboard,” the conductor called out ...

Flight attendant’s grand exit draws charges, fans - Joplin Globe

NEW YORK — No fed-up worker has ever said “I’ve had it” quite like Steven Slater. Prosecutors say the JetBlue flight attendant flipped out over a fight with an agitated traveler Monday, cursing over the intercom ...

The Best RV Parks Near Las Vegas - Associated Content

peaceful setting where you can wind down from the excitement of Las Vegas. You can use this list of RV parks near Las Vegas as a guide in choosing where to park your RV in the Las Vegas area. I'm sure that one ...

Resolved Question: Percy Jackson fans - Leo is a son of Hermes I have 'proof'?

In the Lost Hero when Jason, Piper and Leo go to the grand canyon on page 15 it says the floor is glass and you can see right down and a few pages when Leo gets thrown over the edge and is holding on to the cliff he's not afraid of heights Children of hephaestus have a fear of heights, it says so in Book 5 of the PJO books and also in the ultimate guide from the time Hera/Zeus threw him over Olympus but Leo doesn't have any fear when he's so high up in his own words he says "Man" Leo said "That's pretty wicked" - A child of Hephaestus would never of stepped onto that platform So I think I've ruled him out for being a son of Hephaestus also he looks like an elf! why do people think he could be a son of Hep' when he has all the looks of a child of Hermes more

Resolved Question: How old is the Blyde river canyon in South-Africa?

Blyde river canyon in the 3rd largest canyon in the world but no one website or person can tell me the age of the canyon in you look for example Grand canyon it tells you 17million year So how long time did the canyon take to form? I work as a Guide and a guest asked meOk wow this is the longest I have ever had a unanswered question, The Blyde river canyon in Mapumalanga South-Africa is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, now how long did it take to form, and why is there so little data available about the canyon, I would think something as breathtaking like that will be a geologists dream?Please pass on the question.mm you say 60 Million years? but then you say that the grand canyon in of softer rock? the age of the grand canyon in 2 Billion Years? and what about the three rondavels Extinct volcano's That takes a couple of million years? I would love to find documents about this, not some blogger thanks anyway good try more

Resolved Question: Is there something (book, website, etc.) that shows the USA?

I would like to take my family on a trip throughout the 50 states, but I am not familiar with what each state has to offer (i.e. Arizona: Grand Canyon, Nevada: Las Vegas main strip).Any ideas for where to find a complete guide that shows the highlights of each state?Thanks. more

Resolved Question: grand canyon hiking information?

Is it realistic to hike to the bottom of the grand canyon and back in one day if you are 30 years old and reletively fit? How long does it take to get to the bottom? How long back to the top? Do i need a guide? Can i camp at the bottom for the night if i need to? more

Resolved Question: Guided Hikes in Las Vegas?

Ok... My fiance and I are staying at Treasure Island for 6nights.... YIKES!!!! having a hard time trying to come up with things to do being that I realize it's a lot of days in Vegas. I'm trying to get some trips planned for outside the party scene like going to the Grand Canyon and the Red Rock. My question is... i would like to have a guided hiking tour, any suggestions on a company that do guided tours. By the way, we are going to Vegas at the end of June. more

Resolved Question: After the sb1070 immigration law in Arizona, will the tourism to the Grand Canyon increase?

also the jobs for American citizens in Arizona as tourists guides, to the.. Grand Canyon? Thanks Please no rants Please don't email me with insults Please focus on the questionGrand Canyon.. more

Resolved Question: Walking Tours in Grand Canyon?

Hi All, I will be in California in September and I'm planning to visit the Grand Canyon as well. Because I'm prone to air sickness and I'm not interested in flying over the Canyon on a plane with a tour operator, I was wondering if it is actually possible to visit the area with a guide and exploring the place by walking. Thank you for any feedback, Chiara more

Resolved Question: We are going on a fly drive holiday to California,including LA ,Vegas,Grand Canyon.Any good Guides?

Voting Question: do you really need to do a guided tour?

I am going to the grand canyon for the first time and want to know if the tour are really worth it or if it is better to just go on your own and explore?I am saying that there are free shuttles etc when you are there for example on the south rim, do people feel as though those are good enough or will i regret not just paying the fee and doing an expensive tour? more

Resolved Question: where to go kayaking on the summer?

me and my friends want to go on a white water kayaking or canoeing trip in the usa but this would be our first trip we are wanting to go down the rapids in the grand canyon we would like it to be the 3 of us and a guide who do i talk to do this more

Resolved Question: SCIENCE 10 points hlp me?

Patti is visiting the Grand Canyon and is noticing the different types of rocks and minerals in the canyon walls. She wants to know the difference between rocks and minerals. What can you tell her? Question 11 answers Rocks are organic and minerals are inorganic Rocks are made up of one or more minerals Rocks can contain bits of organic material Both b and c Question 12 text Question 12 1 points Save Diamonds are considered very precious minerals. What are some reasons for its value? Question 12 answers They are rare and hard to find They are the hardest of known minerals They have a unique crystal pattern that reflects light in a beautiful way All of the above Question 13 text Question 13 1 points Save Which of the following statements below is matched correctly? Question 13 answers Basalt- extrusive igneous rock, granite- intrusive igneous rock Basalt- intrusive igneous rock, granite extrusive igneous rock Basalt- metamorphic rock, granite- intrusive igneous rock Basalt- extrusive igneous rock, granite- metamorphic rock Question 14 text Question 14 1 points Save Limestone is a ________ rock while marble that forms from limestone is a ________ rock. Question 14 answers sedimentary; metamorphic sedimentary; sedimentary metamorphic, sedimentary metamorphic; sedimentary Question 15 text Question 15 1 points Save John is looking at the canyon walls and notices layers of rocks piled on top of each other. The guide tells him these are layers of sedimentary rocks. John asks, “What layers are the oldest”? How might the guide respond? Question 15 answers It is impossible to tell the age of these rocks The youngest layers are typically found on the bottom since lava comes up from the center of the Earth The oldest layers are found at the top since sedimentation no longer occurs The oldest layers are typically at the bottom as new layers are deposited on top Question 16 text Question 16 1 points Save When measuring the hardness of a mineral, what tool do scientists use? Question 16 answers Their teeth. Nothing is better to test hardness than biting into the mineral to see if it will scratch The Mohs Scale of Hardness which measures the chemical composition of the known minerals versus the unknown minerals The Geologic Time Scale The Mohs Scale of Hardness, which compares the hardness or the ability to be scratched of known minerals to those that are unknown Question 17 text Question 17 1 points Save Is color a useful tool for identifying minerals? Question 17 answers Yes, because the color of the minerals always remains the same Yes, some minerals have a definite color while others vary in color requiring additional tests to identify them No, since minerals vary in color, this cannot be used for identification No, minerals do not have a color more

Resolved Question: Dont u think she lacks a sense of humor? Here's the story (it's short)?

Okay so my family was hanging out at the Grand Canyon on a trip. My brother (who was 5 back then) was acting crazy and running all over the place which was dangerous...so my dad held his hand and kept him in control. The tour guide was done talkin and he said "Any questions?" My dad said "Yes, how do i keep him under control he's doesnt want me to hold him?" (pointing out my brother)Everyone including the tour guide laughed. My moms angry and says "your fathers so stupid...he should know that when the tour guide says that he means questions about the grand canyon, not frivilous things." She was pissed and she though my dad was stupid (pretty much). I thought the question was funny...but still.All are wonderful answers. and wow i wasnt expecting much popularity on this question. more

Resolved Question: What are the must see attractions in grand Canyon in winter?

I'm planing to go to grand canyon from las vages. so please guide me what attractions i can see in grand canyon more

Resolved Question: I'd love for someone to read these two poems and tell me what they think?

They say the rain is a constant and honest man indeed A fellow that falls for the sake of Mother Gaea’s seed He often speaks with his foggy brothers up in the unknown As if to accompany the bolts that lay upon thunders proud moan And when their choir session curtails So does the flow of nectar into farmer’s water pales The sweat from his trickling brow leaves misty panes And his power blocks the edges of bustling highway lanes A vengeful creature like him will fight with Selene and her children’s tides But he’ll always respect her for he knows her eyes are his magic light guides When day breaks, so do the paper clouds that hold him in As he struggles his way through, trying to reach your virgin skin Poets write of his work and love songs use him for his metaphors But they never see his excellence behind all of their closed doors Rain he doesn’t mind though, he’s got no time for pettiness Instead he’ll cleanse and lift the curse of a hobo drifter’s sweatiness The mud opens itself up, ready to expand As rain makes sure his feelers reach the Rio Grande Cyclones and spouts use their charm’s to awaken his urge To let his thin, veil mask and submerge To water and bloom every cypress spurge And to allow new life to consequently produce and emerge We’ve both got this unbearable matter in our ear It burns and it bleeds like some freshly cooked deer I can look at it in the mirror and try to peel off the crust, But it’s just like buying a 12 year old bike, hoping to wash off the rust. We’ve both got this itchy strand in our eyes It sits there, unhidden, like some poorly crafted disguise I can look at it in the mirror and try to pull out the hair, But it’s just like going to the doctors, hoping to sit still in the operating chair. We’ve both got this cracked alley in our feet It lies in our heels like the Grand Canyon or Desert Street I can look at it in the mirror and try to sew it shut, But it’s just like picking up a shell, hoping it’ll go back in the nut. We’ve both got this eager kind of feeling in our knees It jumps and it skips like some chilly winter breeze I can look at it in the mirror and try to stop its shaking, But it’s just like leaving someone, hoping to stop there heart from aching. We’ve both got this thoughtless, fat tongue It wails and whines like a newborn baby, too curious and young I can look at it in the mirror and try to stop it from spouting, But it’s just like taking a child’s lollipop, hoping it’ll stop its pouting. We’ve both got this raw hue to our arms It flexes and cracks like the paint on old weathered farms I can look at it in the mirror and try to wipe off the red, But it’s just like sewing a sweater, hoping to get by without any thread. We’ve both got these things inside our body and out, That we’d sure as hell like to live without, I can look at us in a mirror and try to erase all the flaws, top to bottom, But I’m afraid if I do, we won’t fit in with everyone else who’s got em’. more

Resolved Question: My Bucket List?!? gotta make it ='(..?

in my travel and tourism class i am supposed to create a bucket list..( a list of destinations that i want to visit before i die) it should be ten destinations with the activities that i wanna experience while i am in those destinations..five of those i should explain thoroughly..and my mark will be on presenting it..and on grammar and spelling..and knowledge and communication...the knowledge part is the one im asking for help in..i actually dont want something that is way too known such as the great wall of china cuz its such a repetitive topic..so i actually made the list but im asking for more creative and more places to wonder about..i am a SUPER romantic person so i run for natural and beach scenes..not the old stuff like the colosseum or anything..i dont like man made things...anyways i chose some either ways...here is the list: 1) aurora borealise/austrlis, northern/southern poles...just to enjoy the natural scene with a hot drink in my hand. 2)bora bora islands, french polynesia...to swim in the waters of azure transparent ocean... 3) the grand canyon, colorado usa....hike and explore the place... 4) manchu piccu, peru..... explore the place and take pictures with my friends 5) the great barrier reef, australia... dive in the coral sea and explore the marine life 6) banaue rice terraces, philipines...experience and learn the way that they plant the rice thing 7) the nabatean city ,petra,jordan.....walk between the massive rock and land masses enjoying the watever scene 8) the colosseum of rome...take a guided tour with friends and then go the close gladiator school or rome 9)antelope canyon arizona usa...walk between the smoothely carved rocks...with the sun rays hitting through 10) the blue hole, belize......just dive and sail in the waters.. now gimme some OTHER creative ideas of palces that are a super WONDER...and no one evn knows abt if ya can..something u'll say HOLY...when u see it...ok? plzzzzzzzzzzz i need that help =) more

Resolved Question: Grammar Correction Help?

I have 16 sentences that need commas so could you guys help me out maybe even throw some comma rules in with your answers. Some of the sentences can be correct. 1.) Ellen Barnes who is captain of the basketball team is an honor student. 2.) Players who are late for practice will be sent back to the locker room. 3.) We are looking for high school students who are interested in a Saturday job. 4.) My friends knowing how much I like crazy sweat shirts gave me several of them for my birthday last month. 5.) Some members of the audience thinking the show was over left their seats. 6.) The new library which is in the center of the campus is easy to get to. 7.) Anyone looking for some good detective novels should consult Barry who collects them. 8.) Last night's rock concert reviewed in this morning's newspaper was the best I ever heard. 9.) A telephone directory that lists phone numbers by address rather than by name is used by telephone operators. 10.) All crew members who were washed overboard swam to safety. 11.) Panoramic views of the Grand Canyon can be seen from the South Rim which is open all year or from the North Rim which is closed in winter because of snow. 12.) Barbara Jordan had been a member of the Congressional committee which examined the evidence against the President. 13.) Robert's Rules of Order which is still a popular guide to parliamentary procedure was first published in 1876. 14.) A few students having completed their assignment early were excused from class. 15.) Psychokinesis which is otherwise known as PK is the influencing or moving of physical objects by willpower. 16.) People who like people are usually well liked. more

Resolved Question: Info needed on Grand Canyon & Las Vegas - 3 day tour?

I want to make just 3 days tour to Las Vegas & Grand Canyon. Can some one tell me - is 1 day good enough in - Grand Canyon - are there guided tour for a day in Grand Canyon - We plan to start from SaltLake City on Friday afternoon / eve by Bus and reach back on Monday evening by Bus. We will not be driving for some reason. What are the best options? Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: can this consider as a poetry?

At the magnificent view of Arizona valley I looked up and down at the place I never dreamed to go Grand Canyon It was 2000, the first time I visited the United States I never imagine coming to place like this. The sun was striking down at me like an arrow But I gave a big simile to my dad, as he took this photo I was very curious since it was my first time coming here and I was very young I asked the tour guide many questions It was hard to believe how they formed I want to go to here again and take a photo on the same place and pose. more

Resolved Question: Grand canyon vs Christians?

Grand canyon guides are not allowed to reveal tourists the real age of the grand canyon (5 or 6 million years) because it could offend believers. What do you think about it? more

Resolved Question: Golden Triangle Tour -Las Vegas?

Hey, Me and my boyfriend are going on a Golden Triangle Tour in September and we are trying to get an itinerary together to make sure we don't miss out on anything! We know about the usual - Grand Canyon, Blue Man Group etc but is there anything NOT TO MISS! :) Things that are not in travel guides.. cool places to eat, see, etc! Thanks x more

Resolved Question: Grand Canyon Events List?

I am going to the grand canyon south rim and was wondering if you guys could compile an order of events list of great can't miss things my family can do on our one day trip. Any museums, tours, guided walks, short distance hiking, scenic views, ranger programs, ect. We will likely begin our day at 12:00 until probably 8:00pm. more

Resolved Question: When is the best time to hike the Grand Canyon?

Me and a friend of mine wants to hike the Grand Canyon. One or two night hike as well as going on a white river rafting. When is the best time to do this? Is it best to hire a guide for the hike or can we do it on our own? more

Resolved Question: hiking in the grand canyon for free?

i wanted to take a few days to hike in the grand canyon, but guided tours are way to expensive. 3 days for $500? haha. can i just get a map and walk a trail? is it pretty easy to navigate? a 2 or 3 day trail would be best. also, how much does it cost to reserve a campground? more

Resolved Question: A poem for July 4th. Comments welcome. It is long, can you handle it?

“Wither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the vision and the dream?” Wordsworth As we travel, comes a path we select for our tomorrow where roads paved with immanent dreams bring joy or sorrow they hold possibilities to seize when moment’s right and attain our emblematic visions glowing in daylight But when the road turns, and vague future footing fails compassion from staunch leader’s we turn for new courses to prevail they will take sought visions on newly founded golden wings and carry us through wonders as small towns and big cities sing The praises of our icons who guided our land at bay like Washington’s triumphant victories as he surged and led the way of foundations to unite and shape a country from its dawn we cannot let our visions of his successes be forgone And Jefferson’s pursuit to give us life and liberty through constitutional laws granting Americans to be free from this, Lincoln’s pact with fairness our country does embrace and having gone through war and peace, we still hold him in grace Then Roosevelt’s acts of conservation all citizens do admire after he constructed recovery during trying times did aspire we’ve learned to appreciate the complex intervals of our day and think through measures of moments, in eras passed away Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair as Jupiter, the planet red whirls quickly and aware of dangers in the atmosphere gathered to demise he guards his moons and four blue rings ready to arise While our nation holds together from redwood coast to live oak shores in truths we share magnificence our forefather’s explored from New York’s Empire State, and the Statue of Liberty Grand Canyon, Mississippi, blues and country music history Our songs will be heard beyond salt and coal mines of Midwest racing white buffalo who run through deserts to a red sunset across the granite cliffs of Yosemite, to the Golden Gate Bridge and dawns luminous horizon loverlooking a sky blue ridge Let us not hold a memorial for the way life used to be let us climb a ladder to the collective galaxy where a new beginning waits us between Jupiter and Mars and America will once again be leader in the stars We can speak of holding our country in our hearts today but more than words are needed, present courage everyday.oops. thanks Giggs that's overlooking more

Resolved Question: Where to shop cheap in NY and LA?

Hi! We are two 17 year old girls from Norway who are going on a sort of road trip thing this summer. we're coming to New york July 2th and then to grand canyon the 8th or something, LA 12th, Santa barbara 15th, San francisco 21th and home 24th. 1. Where are the best, and cheapest shopping places in these places? 2. Where are the best places to eat? 3. It would be cool if someone at the same age as us could guide us around in the cities, it's maybe bit weird, but it would be cool to get to know new people! :) more

Resolved Question: I'm planning to go to LA, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon by Renatal Car and Tour with mom. Do you know cheapest plan?

I wanna guide my mom in LA, Las Vegas, and Grand Canyon. I will meet up with her at LA. Then I will rent a car to go around LA for 2days. Then I will drive to Las Vegas night of 2nd day and will take a two-days tour to go to Grand Canyon in 3rd day. However, I don't know which comapny is cheap and good. I would like to know the company which allow me to rent the car in LA and leave it in Las Vegas. If the place where tour will come back to is far from airport, then I might need to rent it till last day. I really wanna know about it. Thank you for your time. more

Resolved Question: Is there a guided overnight hike in Grand Canyon?

Resolved Question: how much to tip tour guide in las vegas (tour to grand canyon via hummer) 500 bucks for two people?

tour from 6:30 am-3:30pm more

Resolved Question: to visit Hopi's reservation?

My family and I want to visit Hopi' s reservation near (or not so ?) Grand Canyon on our vacation. I heard that we need licensed guide to visit there but Is anyone knows how much they charge to guide the tourist? and any fees to visit "mesa"s? Please help :-) more

Resolved Question: I am planning a trip to the Grand Canyon. I want to camp somewhere near it and do some hiking.?

I wan to take a trip to the Grand Canyon. I want to camp near it and also do some hiking. I would also like to go sky diving while I am there. Can anybody recommend any good spots to go camping. Somewhere pretty and quiet. How about some good hiking tours, or some easy trails that you can do yourself. Finally, any good Skydiving services? I don't know if services would be the correct term, but you know what I mean. Any tips or answers, or any actual websites and guides I could visit would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: United States Holiday?

I am 17, my dad is a middle aged man and this September we are flying from South Australia (where we live) to Los Angeles for a holiday. We will be spending 9 days in the US (which we are aware is not quite enough). I have never been overseas before, so I want to see as much as I can in the US. Money is no major issue to us, but we are not 100% sure on what to do and see in the US. We like cities, and want to see major US landmarks. We want to travel a bit, although we are not sure whether we should fly, drive or just catch buses to places (or maybe a mixture). We would like to see the grand canyon, go to universal studios (worth seeing?) and see one sports game (not sure what sport, maybe you could help, we don't have to be into the sport, just get a feel for the atmosphere), but we are not sure on what else to do or places to stay, whether it be fly all the way to NYC (although we only have 9 days) or just hang around the west-coast (what are the best places to see there? Las Vegas and see some shows? San Francisco? San Diego? Stay in Los Angeles? Landmarks? etc, etc). What are the things you would recommend doing at these places and how should we travel from place to place? It would really help if you could just guide us a bit on how to make the best of our 9 days in the US, thanks! p.s. Though we would like to travel, where ever we go, we do want to see it a bit, so we don't want to just make many little stop overs at many different places. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone been to Bright Angel Lodge Cabins on Grand Canyon South Rim?

I am going in February. I will be in a cabin. What did you do there and do you have pictures of the cabins. I am looking for low cost ideas of what to do and also of pictures of the actual layout of the property other than the standard travel guide pictures. I can't seem to find more than a few of the cabins. more

Resolved Question: what are the best tour guides in Las Vegas?

Was wondering about tour guides for Red Rock Canyon National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon? What is a reasonable priced and good solid tour company to use? I've heard of pink jeep tours has anyone heard anything about them? 7 people total if that helps no children...thanks so muchthanks so much for all your answers...I'll be looking into each and every answer that was given...since it is our vacation I'll even be looking into the helicopter rides since it is worth every penny! Thanks again so much for all your help! more

Resolved Question: I took my cat to the grand canyon.She scratched 666 & leaped off the cliff.Was she trying to tell me something?

My spirit guide is a cat. more

Resolved Question: best tour company to grand canyon?

hey, would be staying in las vegas for 4 nights from jan 2nd to jan 6th. was thinking of making a day trip to the grand canyon. was thinking of following a guided tour.. would anyone recommend a specific tour company to follow? more

Resolved Question: Travel to las Vegas , grand canyon ?

How do i travel to Grand canyon from New York? Any guide? more

Resolved Question: Grand Canyon/Lake Mead lodging and activity advice? ?

I'm planning on going this November and am the adventurous type, meaning I'm not looking for 5 star accommodations and guided tour in an air conditioned/heated vehicle. I would prefer self guided hikes and just a nice place to sleep and relax. Does anyone have any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: What are the top 10 longest running tourist attractions in the United States?

My hubby and I just visited the Mammoth Caves in Kentucky and were told by our tour guide that the Caves were the 2nd longest running vistor attraction in the united states (Niagara Falls being #1). We were at Niagara Falls over Memorial Day weekend, so we have just recently hit the top 2 longest running attractions. Now we're curious as to what the next ones (at least 3-5) are. We are thinking they have to be geographical so maybe Grand Canyon, or Old Faithful. Just wondering if anyone has links to a website that would give this information as we are wanting to try to go to more of these places. more

Resolved Question: west coast USA guided tour?

does anybody know of a good guided tour for west coast USA for 3-4 days which covers vegas, LA , grand canyon? more

Resolved Question: Four days in las vegas with wife and daughter, what are the best attractions & tourist places?

I have rented a car for four days in Vegas, this is my first visit. Please guide the best attractions, shows and tourist places in and around Las vegas. Couple of things i have in mind are : hoover dam and grand canyon more

Resolved Question: Tipping question help

Ok, I'm going to the Grand Canyon to go Whitewater rafting down the colorado river. We will be taking a tour bus to the rafting destination, then we will go rafting, then we will be taking a helicopter ride out of the canyon and then the bus ride home. Oh yeah, we will be eating lunch there too. My question is: What is the proper tip to give to the 1. Bus driver 2. the rafter guide 3. the helicopter pilot Help, I don't want to look like a jerk here. thanks more

Resolved Question: Can someone give me some advice when it comes to travelling in california..?

...I'm from europe, and really want to go to the US, the problem is that no one really is willing or interested in :) travelling with me..so I'm thinking about going alone. I know many people say that it's not a good idea. Last year I joined a guided tour (trek america)...but I really want to be more free when I go somewhere. The question is: Is it safe? maybe not safe but I hope you get what I mean... I want to see San Diego, Los angeles, and grand canyon and the Hoover dam, I know there are tours from Las Vegas. How "good" is it to travel with greyhound or Amtrak? How easy is it to find a good hotel/hostel? And what standard should I go for? I'm really interesting in knowing "everything", thanks!! (I know that the best way to travel is by car :) ) more

Resolved Question: guide on the itinery, reaching LA need to go to San francisco, grand canyon, las vegas. I have 10 days?

Resolved Question: Best places to Visit in Arizona?

We'll be traveling everywhere in Arizona in July. North, south, east, and west. What are the best cities to visit? What attractions are the ones we must see? And while visiting the Grand Canyon, what is the best way to navigate this (guided tour, etc)? more

Resolved Question: Looking for ACTUAL 2007 temperatures for Grand Canyon, AZ?

I want to know the actual daily temperatures for Grand Canyon, AZ in 2007. More specifically, given the time of year now, last years daily temps for August thru November 2007. Last time I visited the Canyon was in June 2004. It was hot as hell and I got sunburned. I was only there for 1 day. The heat took a toll on my mom, too. So I want to plan a trip at a more reasonable time of year. Plus, I'm bringing a friend for fun. Also, any info you may have on hotels/motels offering military fares would be greatly appreciated. Or anybody offering any military fares/discounts. My friend and I are also contemplating on a horseback adventure for a day or so into the lower canyon. No guide. Just she and I. Help?? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do you love America?

"We named her America" (Version #1) Her head supports the Rushmore Her shoulders support its weight Her love fills Grand Canyons That will never erode away The Redwood trees, her hair The Pacific Ocean, her soul Colorado snow is the feel of her skin But Texas is the warmth of her glow Her heart built Louisiana Her hands built DC She cries rain in Seattle But giggles in the spring Her temper flares Arizona Her winters take their toll Her feelings change the weather But people sooth her soul No one understands her Few care for her pain Some will take her picture Staring breathlessly at her face Can anyone keep up with her She changes with the tide Great Lakes with no mistakes She guides our Northern Lights (I stand behind poetic license for references to terms not geographically located in the U.S. that are found in this poem)(The Danube is in Europe, but I couldn't resist inserting it in this poem)I'm disappointed in you guys. I guess it's too late for people to be optimistic in this land. This is the poetry section, not a political debate....I should have asked "do you love my poem?" We can't give the country back to the native Americans at this point anyways, if we did, it would make no difference - why can't we all be thankful for what we have? That is the point of the poem. I'm sorry, I should have asked, "Do you like my poem?" more

Resolved Question: Looking for guided grand canyon backpacking vacation package?

I want to go backpacking in the grand canyon but I do not have the right equipment or people to go with. Does anyone know of any guided backpacking trips in the grand canyon for less than $600? more

Resolved Question: What is the small town half way between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon?

We went on a Pink jeep tour from Las Vegas to the West rim of the Grand Canyon. About halfway (long after the Hoover Dam) we stopped at this tiny town with this cool yellow shop with old fashioned posters of John Wayne etc on the outside wall. I would love to know the name of this place. Can anyone help???? From memory I think the church was also a weird colour (pink??) and the tour guide told us it had been painted for a movie/tv show? Please help. more

Resolved Question: Yo Mama Joke!(not being mean but its funny!)?

yo mama is so black when she fell of the grand canyon the tour guide said "the dark has fallen" hahahahaha wht do u think! more

Resolved Question: Hey anyone use a tour from Las vegas to Grand canyon?

Hey everyone..Does anyone have any suggestion on the best way to see Grand canyons (from Las Vegas)? Any suggestion for guided tours , packages/ tours? I would really appreciate all tips n suggestions! Thanks a ton in advance! more