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Grand Canyon National Park
Backcountry Videocasts
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From the Backcountry Information Center

A Grand Canyon hike can be one of the most challenging and memorable experiences of a lifetime. But no hike in the canyon is easy: the terrain is steep, dry and rugged. This video is designed to help you plan for and enjoy your hike into the canyon's harsh, yet fragile, environment. 

Published by the Grand Canyon Association in cooperation with Grand Canyon National Park.
 

Hiking Grand Canyon

Windows Media Version
To preview: Click on the player, then click on the play button. (22 minutes duration)

Here is the link for direct downloading:
http://mms.nps.gov/ram/imr/hike-all.wmv
(25.6 MB WMV File) 

Jump to an audiocast of this program.

iPod/ Quicktime users:
This podcast is available for free download from the iTunes Music Store:
Hiking Grand Canyon Channel

 

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Yavapai Observation Station  

Did You Know?
Grand Canyon's Yavapai Observation Station (1928) located one mile (1.6 km) east of Market Plaza, features exceptional canyon views. New geology exhibits allow park visitors to see and understand the complicated geologic story in ways that all can understand. Exhibits and bookstore open daily.
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Last Updated: February 13, 2008 at 22:14 EST