Duh. The Grand Canyon. There is much to do here, if you like hiking. Two main trails head down from the south rim of the canyon, Bright Angel, and Kaibab. Bright Angel Trail (BAT) is easier with water stops along the way. DON'T GO WITHOUT WATER!!!!!!!!! BRING YOUR OWN!!!!! I cannot stress that enough. So many foreign people disregarded that line of advice when I as there, and were begging for water. BRING LOTS OF WATER!!!!!!!!! Moving on, the Bright Angel trail is as long as you want to make it, supposedly taking 8 hours to do the hike we did, down to a point overlooking the Colorado River, and back up. There is a shady place to stop on the way. We powerhiked it and did the whole thing in record time. Hiking down into the canyon is very hot, so wear sunsrceen and take long, light clothes to protect from the sun. Hike down to a watering place, where there are also either cabins or places to camp. From there you can take either or both of two trails. To the left is a trail that heads out over the canyon floor to a lookout point overlooking the Colorado River. We chose that one. The other trail heads down to Phantom Ranch, where I think you can camp, etc. Then get ready for the long and arduous hike up. The trail is decently wide, unlike it is many times misnamed for being extremely narrow.
The other trail is the Kaibab trail. It is steeper, harder, and doesn't have water available. We hiked down until it got too dark then walked back up. There is a bathroom facility a little ways down, but it's very hot midday.
Both trails are good, I'd recommend the BAT for families, and the Kaibab for the young, adventurous sorts who have the energy for a good hike.
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