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sherman su
i am an experienced camper. my husband has only been camping once and is picky about heat, rain, etc. we have a 12, 9, and 5 year old. we tent camp.
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I think that the best time of year is from now until the middle of October and from first week in April to the middle of May
Understand that the operative here is "On" which should not be confused with "In" Because given the ages of your children you will not be able to get the Backcountry Permit that NPS requires of all hikers who intend to spend any amount of nights camped "In " the Grand Canyon
Here's what goes into getting a Backcountry Permit http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/upload/backcountry_planner08.pdf
Since you will be spending nights on the Rim you really have only 2 choices inside the S.Rim side of the Park:
The uber civilized Mather CG and sort of remote and nice w /great views CS at Desert View
Here's all that you need to know about that
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm
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Side note :
It is often incorrectly stated by many other posters that GCNP is hot in summer >While that statement is 100% true if one is referring to the Inner Canyon it is not true if one is referring to the Rims of the Canyon which will rarely get hotter than 90 F
The S.Rim is at 7000' in a Ponderosa Pine forest
The N. Rim is at 8000'+ in a Ponderosa Pine forest that transitions to Aspens
Enjoy your visit
I think that the best time of year is from now until the middle of October and from first week in April to the middle of May
Understand that the operative here is "On" which should not be confused with "In" Because given the ages of your children you will not be able to get the Backcountry Permit that NPS requires of all hikers who intend to spend any amount of nights camped "In " the Grand Canyon
Here's what goes into getting a Backcountry Permit http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/upload/backcountry_planner08.pdf
Since you will be spending nights on the Rim you really have only 2 choices inside the S.Rim side of the Park:
The uber civilized Mather CG and sort of remote and nice w /great views CS at Desert View
Here's all that you need to know about that
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm
>>
Side note :
It is often incorrectly stated by many other posters that GCNP is hot in summer >While that statement is 100% true if one is referring to the Inner Canyon it is not true if one is referring to the Rims of the Canyon which will rarely get hotter than 90 F
The S.Rim is at 7000' in a Ponderosa Pine forest
The N. Rim is at 8000'+ in a Ponderosa Pine forest that transitions to Aspens
Enjoy your visit
What are some fun ideas for camping when it rains?
The Gay Ar
I am going tent camping alone and it seems that it will be raining, possibly storming, for a period of my trip. What are some ideas/things you have done when this occurs to have fun?
I am not shy about the rain so outdoor ideas are welcome as well.
Thanks in advance.
Carl
Answer
Children like the rain. Then our parents tell us we can't go outside because it's raining and we stop liking the rain. Learn to love the rain again. Unless it is cold out or there is lightening, hail, or high winds, the rain can be fun.
Put on a poncho and boots and go for a walk in the rain. Or if it's warm, forget the poncho. (Have a change of clothes waiting at the tent.)
Rain covers your scent and the sound of your footsteps. That means you can sometimes get closer to wild animals when it's raining. (I'm a hunter. I love hunting in the rain for this reason.)
Learn to build a shelter (links below) so you can keep a fire going in the rain.
*******IMPORTANT*******
You mentioned that it may storm. I do not recommend hiking in a storm. And be careful where you put your tent. Dead trees and limbs (widow-makers) can fall and put an end to your trip and your life. Same for flash floods.
Children like the rain. Then our parents tell us we can't go outside because it's raining and we stop liking the rain. Learn to love the rain again. Unless it is cold out or there is lightening, hail, or high winds, the rain can be fun.
Put on a poncho and boots and go for a walk in the rain. Or if it's warm, forget the poncho. (Have a change of clothes waiting at the tent.)
Rain covers your scent and the sound of your footsteps. That means you can sometimes get closer to wild animals when it's raining. (I'm a hunter. I love hunting in the rain for this reason.)
Learn to build a shelter (links below) so you can keep a fire going in the rain.
*******IMPORTANT*******
You mentioned that it may storm. I do not recommend hiking in a storm. And be careful where you put your tent. Dead trees and limbs (widow-makers) can fall and put an end to your trip and your life. Same for flash floods.
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