Grand
(Great) Circle - TOC
This is the actual table of contents to the Grand (Great) Circle manual that you will receive. Unlike many other guides, this guide covers items that you MUST be aware of, and know how to handle.
Table of Contents
Preface 4
The Grand/Great Circle 4
Southwestern U.S.A. 6
History of the area 29
Geography of the Area 29
Agriculture of the area 30
Minerals of the area 31
Animals in the desert: 32
Desert Plants 34
Starting/ending points – Where to start the trip 35
Park Entry Spots 37
Park entry fees: 37
Maps of each area and park: 39
Car Rental 42
Driving the roads 43
Fears of those traveling: 46
Flash Floods 48
Setting up the trip 48
Communications 49
Food and drink 50
Native American Lands and Customs 50
Foods of the Area’s Native American Population 52
Dealing with the Native Americans 53
Buying Native American Wares 53
Hiking and Camping 57
Internet Reliability 57
Languages 58
Hotels/motels/and Camping parks 59
Motel and Hotel Rates 59
Mountain Climbing 60
Packing for the trip 60
People relationship during extended travel 63
Photographs: 63
Still Cameras 64
Video, tape, CD, and DVD cameras 64
Power sources of the area 64
Provisions: 65
Rest and toilet facilities 65
Seniors, handicapped, and young children chapter: 66
Smoking and Drinking 68
Special Events of the Area 68
Taking souvenirs: 68
Time to allow for travel and sight seeing: 69
Travel and tours 70
Water resources of the Area 71
Water Sports 74
Weather for the region 75
Zion National Park Weddings 76
Missions 76
How to budget 76
Appendix B – Medical Facilities on the Great Circle route 82
Appendix C – Estimated distances around the Great Circle 84
Appendix D - Itineraries 86
Suggested Route to travel 87
Appendix E – Some Desert Flora 89
Index: 91
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