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River Trip Orientation Video Chapter 6
Food and Hydration
Chapter 6 - Food and Hydration - Download Windows Media & Quicktime versions from this page
 
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Chapter 6 - Duration 1:05
Food and Hydration
Food is your body's primary source of fuel and salts (electrolytes) while experiencing the heat within the Grand Canyon. Eat a salty snack every time you take a drink.

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Canyon View Plaza Visitor Center and Bookstore  

Did You Know?
Grand Canyon's Visitor Center and bookstore at Canyon View Information Plaza is reachable only by free shuttle bus, a one-mile (1.6-km) walk or bicycle ride from Market Plaza on the Greenway Trail, or a short walk from Mather Point. The Visitor Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Last Updated: June 20, 2008 at 19:51 EST