"A wealth of adventures and discoveries await the readers of this, the first-ever anthology focusing on the Grand Canyon backpacking experience. In it, twenty seven writers offer authentic, close-up views of what it is like to be afoot on particular days in particular places within the vast canyon wilderness. Many of their stories illustrate as well a truth that veteran canyon hikers come to know: time spent beneath the rim, out of the press of human...

ooking for fun and adventure? Zachary Z. Packrat Backpacks the Grand Canyon takes you on an interactive expedition to discover the spectacular nature of America's 'grandest' national park. Hike with Zachary into this geological wonder to search for small treasures, and you are in for some humorous (and heart-stopping) surprises! As you descend through shifting terrains teeming with wildlife, use Zach'' guidebook pages to identify the unique plants...