Tia Jones is a long time contributor for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center website. She is active outdoors and absolutely loves the Grand Canyon.
Update Dec. 20, 2021 The Grand Canyon National Park is a wonderful place to go visit, and while many people prefer to visit in the warmer months of the year, winter offers an incredible perspective of the monument that summer visitors may never experience. Visiting the park during winter allows you to enjoy the Grand […]
Updated Feb 24, 2020 The Grand Canyon is visited by thousands of tourists every year because of the beauty of the natural wonder. However, the Grand Canyon also poses risks despite numerous safety measures. The Arizona Daily Sun reported that 55 people have fallen into the canyon. However, dying from dehydration or heat exhaustion is […]
There’s a reason why the Grand Canyon attracts over six million visitors every year. The Grand Canyon has a beautiful natural landscape and offers quality camping, fun rafting, and several other activities that make for memorable vacations. However, if you plan on taking a trip out to visit the Canyon, you’ll want to make the […]
Updated Feb 24, 2020 The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the greatest places on Earth, complete with breathtaking views, beautiful hiking trails, and friendly staff to help you see everything that makes the park so special. The area is also home to a staggering variety of wildlife, and while many people may be […]
Updated Feb 24, 2020 Waking up before dawn can be a treat when you plan to watch the sunrise. After all, watching a sunrise is so alluring; almost magical.
Updated Feb 24, 2020 Tourism is essential for the communities surrounding National Landmarks, such as the Grand Canyon. However, with all the different people moving in and out of the area at any given time, some wonder if it’s all worth it. Is there a true benefit to the incessant hosting that the communities are […]
Updated Feb 24, 2020 Everyone knows that the Grand Canyon is one of the biggest naturally-occurring geological phenomena to ever grace the planet, but if you’re planning on visiting the canyon yourself, a little bit of extra information on the canyon can come in handy. Knowing your Grand Canyon facts can significantly enhance your enjoyment […]
Updated Feb 24, 2020 When you’re going a vacation to Grand Canyon National Park and don’t care for roughing it, there are plenty of hotels to choose from. But why book a room at chain motel when you can get adventure in both hiking the Grand Canyon trails during the day and at your hotel […]
Residents, workers, and frequent visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park are no strangers to water conservation measures. Due to the Grand Canyon’s location and the large number of people who visit the national park, it is often necessary to conserve water. Most of the time, these measures are taken due to drought but currently, […]
The Bald Eagles are revered for their strength, their beauty, and their power, which is part of why they became America’s National Bird. The Grand Canyon is another gorgeous and powerful representation of America and with the newest inductee to the wildlife park near the Grand Canyon, these two powerful entities are uniting. Vernon, the […]
The Grand Canyon has seen its fair share of casualties throughout the years. When taking in this natural beauty, it is no secret that a fun family outing can turn tragic in an instant. In fact, ABC News reports that there has been a total of 64 deaths in the park since it opened. Fortunately […]
The week of October 7 th proved to be another big, hairy, bear of a competition for theannual wildlife title: Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week. Yet, after reviewing thefootage, a clear winner emerged victorious…and folks, it is a Momma Bear the Alaskanpark community has met before. The 2019 Queen Fat Bear 435 was awarded […]
Hydro company proposes to dam Little Colorado River east of Grand Canyon The Little Colorado River cuts across the northeast corner of Arizona, emptying its waters into the much-larger Colorado River after a more than 330-mile journey. Source: www.latimes.comGet the Full Story 1930s murals inside Grand Canyon watchtower are restored A project to conserve murals […]
Invasive species in a place like the Grand Canyon, where keeping the sanctity of thenatural wildlife is paramount. While having invasive species, especially fish, mightsound like a pleasing abundance, it is really a threat to the entire ecosystem. Yes, an invasive fish species does promise fisherman and women a great day out onthe Grand Canyon. […]
The origin of fudge is not completely clear. Much like a popular preference among fudgelovers, the most widely accepted story is a bit nutty. Many believe that fudge wascreated in 1880s when an American candy maker “fudged” a batch of caramels. If this isto be believed, this must be one of the sweetest mistakes in […]
September 28 th, 2019 marked the spoils of a twenty-three-year-long rescue mission.This was the day when more than six-hundred people met in a remote portion ofVermilion Cliffs National Monument to witness the release of four captive-bred Californiacondors. In the year 1982, the California condors were dwindling dangerously close to extinction.At that time, there were only […]
Four long years have passed but finally, conservationists have completed their project to rehabilitatefive floors of murals in a Grand Canyon National Park watchtower. These murals were originally createdin 1932 in the seventy-foot Desert View Watchtower. The eight decades that passed before therestoration project began took its toll on the murals. The passing of time […]
Grand Canyon is the Dark Sky Place of the Year. Here’s why that’s big Grand Canyon National Park has been named Dark Sky Place of the Year by the International Dark-Sky Association. The park earned Dark Sky status in June after a six-year effort to replace nearly 3,500 light fixtures and perform other updates in […]
It’s that time again. The end of October marks the official end of another summer at the Grand Canyon.This means that as the sun sets on Arizona on the 31 st , it also sets on the North Rim of the Grand Canyonfor another year. Arizona is known for having beautiful weather until early November. […]
On September 28 th , 2019, tragedy struck the Grand Canyon. A twenty-eight-year-old man allegedly climbed over the safety barrier on the Grand Canyon Skywalk and jumped to his death. The tourist chose a spot on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and jumped around 4:30 p.m. Authorities have yet to identify the man or have any […]
The Grand Canyon is celebrating its centennial. The year 2019 is a milestone that rivalsthat of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The gift for the Grand Canyoncame in the form of a new honor and the start of a fresh adventure: International DarkSky Park certification. The Grand Canyon is the newest […]
North Rim at Grand Canyon begins reducing services for winter Arizona’s most popular tourist attraction, the Grand Canyon, will start shutting down some services at the North Rim in two weeks, ahead of changes in weather. Source: www.ktar.comGet the Full Story Environmentalists concerned about two dam proposals near Grand Canyon A Phoenix-based company has proposed […]
Water pump replacement project to begin Monday in Grand Canyon Beginning on Sept. 23 and running through May 2020, the city will be replacing two water pumps at the Indian Garden. Source: kttar.comGet the Full Story Havasupai Work To Bridge Digital Divide In Grand CanyonNestled among turquoise blue waterfalls and cottonwood trees the tiny Havasupai […]
The Grand Canyon is undergoing a multitude of different replacement projects lately. One of the mostrecent projects include a much-needed water pump replacement at the Grand Canyon. While this mightnot be the most convenient project for hikers, it is essential to prolong the flow of water. Nevertheless, if you are planning on going to the […]
Bats are usually extremely helpful animals. Even though their association andreputation for being “scary” has given them a bad rap, they are very useful. Most of thetime, bats live harmoniously with humans and since they are nocturnal, it is rare to evenencounter this type of wildlife. Even if you do not see them, though, be […]
Enter for the chance to win a Grand Canyon adventureWe’re celebrating the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary and you could win a special trip for you and a guest to the national park! Enter below for the chance to win. Source: www.usatoday.com Get the Full Story Electric vehicle chargers at Grand Canyon reduce ‘range anxiety’Electric vehicle […]
A downed airplane, purchased for $600 from an airplane graveyard got a secondchance to help save lives on August 30 th, 2019. The officials at the Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan knows that the best way toprepare for the unimaginable is to simulate such a dire situation. Therefore, to helpready first responders for a situation […]
The Grand Canyon is celebrating its 100 th Anniversary. To commemorate a century ofwelcoming guests to the park, Xanterra Travel Collection is giving away a special trip fortwo to the national park! The chosen winner and their guest will be flown into Las Vegas, Nevada and receive arental car that will start their adventures. The […]
One-hundred years is a long time and it seems as though there are many changes onthe horizon, to ensure the Grand Canyon continues to supply adventure, beauty, andexcitement to the thousands of annual visitors. Earlier this month, another change was proposed to by a hydro company, to dam LittleColorado River for power generation. This has […]
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