You can always go it alone, but GCFI's knowledgeable instructors leave no fossil unturned, spilling all the canyon's little-known secrets and leading visitors to gasp-worthy corners of the park. Pocket knives are more handy than pencils for the Institute's "classes"—really outdoor explorations of the park's trails, deserts, caves, and rapids. Looking for an easy A? Take a family-friendly hike along the rim, stopping to examine plants, rocks, and colorful lizards. The Six Trails, Six Days course is a hands-on history lesson—sans the pop quiz—conducted on the South Rim trails. Extra credit goes to hardcore hikers who brave the Royal Arch Loop, a level-six trek through the canyon's rugged terrain.

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