2-mile, out-and-back, from the boats to Phantom Ranch, an historic oasis nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It’s the only lodging below the canyon rim, and can only be reached by mule, on foot, or by rafting the Colorado River. Teddy Roosevelt once stayed here. Like many national park structures, this one was built of wood and native stone to blend in with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Herb and I bought ice-cold lemonades, the first non-warm beverages we had since we left Flagstaff. It was amazingly good.