| When you visit the Grand Canyon, you will | | | | Grand Canyon, you will most likely be gone |
| find that it is much larger than you have | | | | four days or more. That is why you want to |
| ever imagines. It is 18 miles wide and 277 | | | | make sure that you protect your home while |
| miles long and the depth of the canyon in | | | | you are gone. Ask your neighbors if they will |
| some points is more than a mile from the rim | | | | watch your home or check with a friend or |
| of the canyon to the river below. The Grand | | | | family member to check in on your home every |
| Canyon National Park includes much of the | | | | now and then. |
| canyon. The Grand Canyon is separated into | | | | |
| three areas: The inner Canyon, the South Rim, | | | | 6. Packing. You want to choose appropriate |
| and the North Rim. When planning and | | | | clothing when packing, including pants, |
| researching your adventure, you will want to | | | | gloves, jacket, hat, bandanna, sweatshirt, |
| include the following tips. | | | | and more. Depending upon the time of year |
| | | | that you visit, you will need the right |
| 1. The first thing that you need to do when | | | | seasonal clothing. |
| you are traveling the USA is to determine how | | | | |
| you are going to get to the area that you | | | | 7. First Aid. Accidents happen at the worst |
| want to see. Will you drive or fly? Keep the | | | | time and you want to make sure that you are |
| price of gas in mind when making your | | | | prepared for any accident with a first aid |
| decision. | | | | kit. Depending upon the age of your family, a |
| | | | first aid kit should include chapstick, |
| 2. Planning Yourself or a Travel Agent? How | | | | bandages, compression bandage, antiseptic, |
| long do you have before you are making your | | | | sunscreen, first aid tape, gauze, and more. |
| trip? If you do not have much time, then you | | | | |
| may want to enlist the help of a travel | | | | 8. Other items. Other items that you may need |
| agent. Whichever way that you choose to plan | | | | on your adventure to the Grand Canyon include |
| your trip, get ready for an adventure in the | | | | maps, earplugs, a compass, fire starter, |
| Grand Canyon. | | | | blanket, antibacterial soap, toilet paper, |
| | | | wet wipes, paper/pencil, and more. |
| 3. Child friendly. You will want to choose a | | | | |
| destination that is appropriate for all of | | | | 9. Sunscreen. You will want to make sure that |
| your children. If you have a baby, then you | | | | you get and use a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 |
| will want to make sure that you have a crib | | | | or more. A sunburn can ruin a vacation while |
| and/or childcare at your destination. Make | | | | traveling the USA. |
| sure that the Grand Canyon is the right | | | | |
| adventure for your family at this time. | | | | 10. Toiletries. Taking your toiletries with |
| | | | you can save you money while traveling. You |
| 4. Care of pets. Taking pets with you on | | | | will want to include a mirror, soap, |
| vacation is the choice of many people, but if | | | | toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, laundry |
| this is you, then you need to ensure that | | | | bag, sleepwear, and more. |
| where you are staying allow pets. You will | | | | |
| also want to make sure that the attractions | | | | It is a good idea to not carry all of your |
| that you are visiting are pet friendly as | | | | credit cards or cash in your purse or wallet |
| well, because you do not want to have to keep | | | | at the same time. This can cause you to spend |
| your pet shut up in a room while you are out | | | | more than you planned or your cards or cash |
| sightseeing. If you choose to leave your pet | | | | could get stolen. A vacation can be ended |
| at home, then a kennel or pet sitting service | | | | instantly when this happens. That is why you |
| is a good choice to help baby-sit your pet. | | | | want to be prepared, so that you will have a |
| | | | great vacation at the Grand Canyon. |
| 5. Care of home. When you are visiting the | | | | |