Secret of the Grand Canyon illustrates the natural world in authentic detail within a powerfully alluring fictional tale. Embedded in this adventure is information on hiking, climbing, caving, camping, and safe environmental practices. Also sprinkled in are explanations about the history, natural history, plants, and animals in the rugged state of Arizona. The desert, canyon, and mountain landscapes are described with striking accuracy; their descriptions come from the author's personal experience in this wild country.
The forces driving these characters are the natural instincts in most humans: curiosity, exploration, and discovery. To satisfy these urges, the adventurers challenge their muscles and senses on a quest to discover the wonders of Nature and to unravel mysteries of our ancient human ancestors.