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If you love the national parks in the USA, then you’re in the right place. You’ll get help with national parks trip planning. Learn what to expect on hikes and scenic drives. Discover fun facts about the national parks in America. Find out what to see and do in the US national parks. Whether you’re about to visit your first park or up to number 63, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to have the absolute best experiences when you’re on your national park trips.
I’m James Ian and I’m a national park expert. I’ve been featured in USA Today’s annual National Parks special print edition and numerous online publications. I have my own website Parks Collecting and have helped over 500 people plan their trips with my detailed published itineraries.
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15 TIPS for Visiting Grand Canyon You SHOULD KNOW
Are you planning a trip to Grand Canyon and trying to figure out best way to visit Grand Canyon National Park? Watch these must-know tips for visiting Grand Canyon National Park before you go so that you get the most out of your trip.
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James Ian, a seasoned national park expert, shares his top 15 essential tips for visiting Grand Canyon National Park. The episode covers a range of advice for travel to Grand Canyon, Arizona from hydration strategies to using shuttle buses and highlights lesser-known viewpoints and times of the day to visit. James emphasizes the importance of early accommodation booking and considering unique activities like mule rides and river trips. The episode also recommends the less crowded North Rim as a hidden gem.
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Don’t underestimate the heat
02:56 Be mindful of the altitude
03:36 Explore multiple viewpoints
04:23 See the canyon at different times of day
05:08 Use the shuttle
06:09 Book accommodations well in advance
07:13 Start at the Visitor Center
07:57 Hike below the rim
10:08 Learn about the Canyon's geology
11:08 Explore Grand Canyon Village
12:07 Drive to Desert View
13:16 Take a mule ride
15:02 Take a river trip
16:54 Use an Itinerary for Your Trip
19:41 Top Tip: Visit the North Rim
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