Lavishly illustrated description of the physical features, trails, roads, points of interest, wildlife and vegetation of the Grand Canyon.

Wilderness of stone -- The drama of a single day -- Two rims, two worlds -- The North-side forest -- The hammer and the blade -- Forces that made the canyon grand -- The climb down -- The spirits of the chasm -- People of the blue-green water -- Exploring the "fretful river" -- The challenge of white water -- Riding the rapids -- The grandeur of rock and river.