Grand Canyon
We worked at the Grand Canyon for the last two summers (but won't be back this next summer). Yes, the IMAX is a must-see. We saw it three times while we were there and loved it. Even bought the video. We lived next to the campgrounds another post-er talked about. Our employer supplied us with a place to live, so didn't have to live in the MH. We worked for Grand Canyon Jeep Tours and Safaris (800-320-5337,
www.grandcanyonjeeptours.com). This is also a must-do. Their safari trucks hold 12 to 14 people. The sunset tour takes you through the Kaibab forest, where you'll see lots of wildlife, and ends up at Grandview Point to watch the sunset. They also have an Indian Cave Painting tour that goes twice a day. One of the drivers is a Navajo Indian, who has lived there all his life. Ask for him, his name is Daryl Nez. He knows everything there is to know about the Canyon. Depending on how much time you have, take highway 64 east from the Grand Canyon out onto the Navajo reservation. From there you will be able to see the Painted Desert, and buy directly from the Native Americans. Tusayan is the name of the town one mile from the entrance to the Grand Canyon on highway 64. Lots of restaurants there, plus several in the Grand Canyon Village. The prices are high, but that's to be expected. The best place to eat at the Canyon is at the El Tovar Hotel and the Bright Angel Lodge. The rest of the lodges have mostly cafeteria style dining. Another great tour is the helicopter flights. Take the one-hour one. It flies over the Canyon and the North Rim (you will be at the South Rim). It is spectacular. If you make reservations with Grand Canyon Jeep Tours, tell them "Sue sent us". Their reservationist will get a big kick out of that, since we're not working there anymore. If there is anything else you want to know, you can email be direct or post here. Sue