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Description:  In episode 8.2, Bryan speaks about planning a trip for families to the Grand Canyon with Mike Buchheit, the Field Institute Director for the Grand Canyon Association, the nonprofit partner for Grand Canyon National Park. Mike helps run the Canyon Field School for underserved children, as well as the Field Institute, which offers family tours and hikes of the canyon.   Discussion Includes: · About the Grand Canyon Association and Field Institute (2:11) · How to plan a trip for a family (6:10) · River Trips (11:15) · Getting Around to see the Canyon including by mule (16:10) · Activities with kids (19:44) · Safety precautions (24:30) · How to avoid crowds (28:45) · Favorite Season to visit (31:05) · Mike’s Favorite Moments in the Grand Canyon (34:42) Resources: Grand Canyon Association Grand Canyon National Park   Actions: Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks