1. Grand Canyon: A Visitor's Companion
264 Pages & Full Color Pictures
By George Wuerthner
with illustrations by Douglas W. Moore

The comprehensive Guide to one of America's most beloved national parks and the surrounding region. Full color photographs and illustrations make this book a great guide to the Canyon and surrounding wildlife.

History (Native Americans, Dams, Prospectors, Trails, Founding of the Park, Early Exploration)

Geology (Geologic Time, Plate Tectonics, Rock Types, Canyon Formation, Volcanic Eruptions)

Ecology (Animal Habitats, Desert and Snow Belt Vegetation, Fire Ecology, Forest Communities)

Plants ( Sagebrush, Prickly Pear Cactus, Banana Yucca, Wavyleaf Oak, Wild Rose, White Fir, Serviceberry, and Ponderosa Pine)

Wildlfie (Desert Banded Gecko, Bald Eagle, Coyote,Black-Chinned Hummingbird, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Pronghorn Antelope)

Geography (Elevation, Climate and Wilderness Areas)

2. The Official Guide to Hiking The Grand Canyon
By Scott Thybony

This Guidebook presents an overview of the major trails in the Grand Canyon. It provides basic information needed to plan an inner canyon hike or a walk on the rim. It doesn't cover every turn of the trail and it is not intended to be used for route finding. Detailed guides to individual trails are available for the most popular hikes; other guidebooks focus on off-trail routs.

3. Map & Guide to the South Rim
Sites/Views - Museums - History - Geology - Natural History - Hiking Trails - Food - Lodging - National Park Service Information.