Grand Canyon Field Guide

Explore the Grand Canyon in the company of leading experts, with insight on geology, flora, fauna, scenic overlooks, epic drives, hiking and river-running logistics. In the landscape once called “The Great Unknown,” there’s much still to discover.

LOCAL STORIES, TRAVEL INTEL AND MODERN LORE, INCLUDING:

• Insights from leading experts on geology, flora, fauna, history and culture 


• Historic trading posts of note

• Intel from Native leaders and veteran hiking, backpacking and river guides

• Names of river rapids and their origins

• A broadcast transcript of one daredevil’s gorge-braving tightrope escapade


• Profiles of surrounding Southwestern towns

• An interview with a landscape painter

• A master canyoneer’s go-to sources for backcountry knowledge


• Original writing from acclaimed poet Sherwin Bitsui, novelist Ann Cummins and journalist James Pogue

• Our essential list of base camps, trails, road trips and overlooks for each quadrant of the park

Maker: Wild Sam