A Grand Canyon Family Hike: Camping, Nature, and the Mystery of the Pink Rattlesnake

Getting Ready for a Grand Canyon Adventure

I’m eagerly looking forward to our upcoming trip to Havasu Falls and Grand Canyon rafting. On top of that, I saw a rattlesnake while hiking in San Diego this past weekend, which brought back memories of the special time we spent as a family hiking the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon, of course, needs no introduction—it’s on every nature lover’s must-see list. I had visited several times before, once hiking down the Bright Angel Trail with my parents. I had even seen it from a commercial airplane. Yet, I had never completed the epic journey all the way to the river. So, when I planned a cross-country trip from Princeton, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, in August 2008, this hike became the highlight of the itinerary.

The incomparable Grand Canyon

Tackling the Grand Canyon with Little Hikers: Logistics & Tips

From Rim to River: Hiking Down the Breathtaking South Kaibab Trail

Midday at Phantom Ranch: Unwinding at the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

A Rare Sight: The Story of the Grand Canyon’s Pink Rattlesnake

Ascending the Canyon: Tackling the Bright Angel Trail as a Family

Until Next Time, Grand Canyon: The End of One Adventure, the Start of Another

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