Grand Canyon Warning or Danger Tips by PotatoAddict

1. If you plan on turning onto South Entrance Road (the South Rim entering road) from Center Road, STOP AND WAIT! South Entrance Road traffic has the right of way in which I believe is pretty stupid. Instead of giving them flashing red lights, they give them yellow 'caution' lights.

2. Mountain lions (from The Guide, the South Rim newsletter which is provided to visitors). Although rarely seen, they've been encountered by visitors before. If you encounter one, do not turn and run. This could provoke a chase response. Instead, back slowly away from the lion while making eye-to-eye contact. Report all mountain lion sightings to a ranger.

3. Please use caution near the edge of the canyon (from The Guide). A young woman falls to her death when the ground beneat her gives way at a canyon viewpoint. A man dies after he falls while rock hopping outside the guard rails at Mather Point (stupid!). A man dies after he falls while trying to get to a rock outcrop for a photograph. These tragedies are REAL. Each year several STUPID people fall to their deaths in Grand Canyon. Don't be stupid like those who fell. Remember there are many beautiful views of the canyon that you can enjoy without putting yourself at risk.

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4. Watch out for lighting. During the summer months, thunderstorms form all of the time. Bring rain gear to keep yourself dry during a sudden downpour. If there is lightning, stay inside a solid building or stay inside a HARD TOP vehicle (convertibles won't keep your safe), roll up all windows, close all doors, and don't touch anything metal inside. I don't know why they say this but just listen to them anyway... don't hide in caves.

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