The Grand Canyon is a great family-oriented vacation spot with lots of things for kids to do. If the young ones get tired of the stunning view, you can take them to attractions outside the park for a change of pace.
Instructions
1. See "Enjoy a Vacation in Grand Canyon National Park" in the Related eHows for general information on the park and the recreational activities available there. Most of the attractions are suitable for kids as well as adults.
2. Choose a motel if your kids are fussy campers. Air conditioning and a swimming pool may raise their spirits after a hot day in the park.
3. Give kids a local history - or geology - lesson. The Tusayan Ruin and Museum will give them a glimpse into the lives of the Pueblo Indians of 800 years ago, while the Tavapai Observation Station has displays about the formation of the canyon.
4. Get involved in ranger-led programs. These may include hikes, habitat restoration work, fossil walks, evening programs and stuff especially for kids.
5. Make 'em Junior Rangers! Kids age 4 to 14 can earn the rank of Junior Ranger by picking up a copy of the "Junior Rangers" newspaper, completing all the projects listed and reporting to a ranger for a special certificate. The newspaper is available at the park's visitors center.
6. Go to the National Geogrphic Visitor Center and Grand Canyon IMAX Theater in Tusayan, touted as Arizona's number one tourist attraction. Kids can learn the hidden secrets of the Grand Canyon, then stop for a cold drink, pizza and ice cream - every kid's favorite foods.
7. Ride the rails! The Grand Canyon Railway will take them back to the Old West on a steam engine ride into the Grand Canyon after a rousing send-off at the Williams Depot. They might even meet a few real cowboys aboard the train!
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