This is a book to take with you when traveling, rather than a read book which I did as I found it at the Kingman Library. It gives a good description of the history and current status of the North Rim. This includes Grand canyon Lodge, build to look like the local cliffs. I talks of the Kaibab trail to the river. There are also roads to several other points with views of the canyon, Point Royal and Point Imperial.
I more fascinated with information about the Arizona Strip. I am fascinated with the old Mormon community at Organ Pipes which is now a Nation Monument on the Kaibab Paiute reservation. I also look forward to traveling highway 67 from Jacob Lake to the North Rim. According to the book there is plentiful wildlife here including deer and wild turkey, and a localized squirrel. I like the idea of visiting Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, but it is only accessible via dirt roads. I want to study this more to make sure we can get there safely in our van. There are Native American petroglyphs at Nampaweap, as well as canyon views. There is an old sawmill site where the wood for the St. George Temple was harvested and sent 80 miles over rough roads to the temple.
This section also includes mention of the three members of the Powell Party who separated and marched out of the canyon to never be heard from again. Speculation in the book has it they were murdered either by Native Americans (who said they were responsible thinking they had killed a woman in a neighboring band) or by Mormons wary of outsiders.
Lee's Ferry and Navajo Bridge also appear to be nice spots to visit, which are more tot he east. The Navajo Bridge shortened the route from north rim to south rim from 600 miles to 200 miles.
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