GRAND CANYON
Guidebook
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Newton B. Drury, Director

CONTENTS

Cover (Grand Canyon from the South Rim)

The Canyon
Geology of the Canyon
The Colorado River
Animal and Plant Life
Indians
Views from the Rims
Exploring the Inner Trails
Administration, Services, and Accommodations
South Rim
   Motor, Saddle and Airplane Trips
   Schedule of Naturalist Services
   Miscellaneous Services
North Rim
   Motor, Saddle and Airplane Trips
   Schedule of Naturalist Services
   Miscellaneous Services
Auto Trips From Rim to Rim


Historic Events

1540 Don Lopez de Cardenas, with 12 members of Coronado's expedition from Mexico, discovered Grand Canyon.
1776 Father Garces and Father Escalante, Spanish padres, led exploring parties into Grand Canyon region.
1826 First Americans visited Grand Canyon—James O. Pattie, beaver trapper, and his father.
1858 Lieut. Ives, heading first Government expedition, visited Grand Canyon region.
1869 Maj. J. W. Powell made the first successful boat trip down the Colorado River.
1890-91 The Bright Angel Trail, following an old Indian route, was constructed by a group of prospectors.
1892 Capt. John Hance built the first cabin on rim of the Canyon.
1897 Grandview Hotel opened. A stage using three changes of horses brought visitors from Flagstaff, 72 miles distant, in 12 hours.
1898 Bucky O'Neil, one of Colonel Roosevelt's Rough Riders, built a cabin at Rowe Well, 3 miles west of Grand Canyon Village. The cabin still stands.
1900 The Bright Angel Hotel was established. One cabin and tents.
1901 September 18, first passenger train to the Grand Canyon.
1904 Hotel El Tovar was built.
1908 President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Grand Canyon a national monument.
1919 Grand Canyon created a national park by act of Congress.
1924 Fossil footprints were discovered in Grand Canyon.

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