Tribes Of The Grand Canyon – The Anasazi
Who were the Anasazi? Why do they remain such an enigmatic race even today? Steeped in an aura of mystery and intrigue , this Native Indian tribe still continues fascinate the people even now,
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Rock Your World With Grand Canyon’s Grand Geology
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon HistoryCarved with the keen eye of a sculptor, the steady hand of a surgeon and the imagination of a child, the Grand Canyon today, is a testament of natural art.
Grand Canyon Movie "IMAX Theater"
in Grand Canyon BlogWhat makes us go to the movies? Is it the pleasurable escape from reality? The need to be entertained? Or simply the need to view vistas through larger-than-life glasses? How about all of them?
Grand Canyon Movie “IMAX Theater”
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoWhat makes us go to the movies? Is it the pleasurable escape from reality? The need to be entertained? Or simply the need to view vistas through larger-than-life glasses? How about all of them?
How to Take Your Friends & Family to the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon BlogAre you overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon? Does the vast expanse of the canyon want to make you compose a sonnet and share it with the world?
How to Take Your Friends & Family to the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAre you overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon? Does the vast expanse of the canyon want to make you compose a sonnet and share it with the world?
Road Trip: From Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon with Tia & Robin
in Grand Canyon BlogIn our search for a trip that would combine history, culture and a sense of adventure, we decided to give the Grand Canyon a try.
Road Trip: From Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon with Tia & Robin
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoDigital Marketing professional Tia Jones and LVN Robin Timmons hit the road to explore the canyon. In our search for a trip that would combine history, culture and a sense of adventure, we decided to give the Grand Canyon a try.
Capture A Piece Of History Aboard The Grand Canyon Express
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Railway ToursThere’s something about train journeys that unerringly brings out the child in even the most severe adult.
Grand Canyon River Rafting – A ‘Rapid’ Write Up
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Rafting Tours, Grand Canyon ToursWide open outdoors, azure skies, gurgling waters, orange vests, yellow helmets and guaranteed edge-of-seat excitement…ring a bell? Yes, we are talking about river rafting.
Grand Canyon National Park Hosts Archeology Day March 24
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park is home to Archeology day on the 24th of March. There will be a number of free events in honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. The events are meant to inform about archeology in the state of Arizona.
Travel on a Dime, There’s No Place Like Home
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoThat long pending Grand Canyon tour that you’ve been saving up for was all you ever hoped for and more, complete with Grand Canyon rafting and helicopter ride to boot. Traveled further to Las Vegas and been awestruck with the sights, sounds and action?
Travel App-T, Take on the World
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon GearMoody flight schedules, umpteen sights to see, fears of getting lost, trying out new cuisines, getting around town, weathering it, oversized luggage, language barriers, fluctuating ForEx rates – there’s an app-t solution for all.
Tribes of the Canyon – The Havasupai
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoThe Grand Canyon has always had a rich heritage and a Native American culture that transcends eons. The Anasazis were known to inhabit the canyon from as far back as the 500 A.D.
What’s So Great About a Grand Canyon Jeep Tour?
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursAre you one of those individuals that don’t really care too much about drives in the outdoors? Then you are a rare species, because nothing quite matches up to the feel of the wind in your hair as you zip away on an eager tarmac, leaving behind a rugged yet welcoming landscape behind.
The Allure of Group Travel
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Group ToursWhat kind of traveler are you? Do you think solitude has its advantages and therefore, solo travel is the only way forward? Or do you feel that no travel is complete without a travel buddy?
Social Networks Playing Big Role in Travel
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to Do“What, me, Guidebooks?” – Is something the ultra-hip, still gap-toothed, contemporary version of Alfred E. Neuman would say. The days of hardcopy guide books are nearing an end. Move over paper, for the era of ‘e-nteractive’ travel is here.
Not All National Parks Are Created Equal
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoNo one’s created equal. We each have our own unique identity, a specific hair and eye color, distinct voices, unique sets of fingerprints and of course a DNA like no other. DXE9BRY2X6GA
Airport Survival: How to Avoid Bumps Before Takeoff
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursThat Grand Canyon Trip is ready to take shape. Flight tickets have been purchased. Hotel booked. You’ve read up extensively on the Do’s and Don’ts on a grand canyon adventure vacation.
A Family That Plays Together Stays Together
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAt work – late night meetings, conference calls, mountains of never ending paperwork that would put Hercules to shame, an insatiable boss, endless presentations, drawing up the next breakthrough strategy both for pushing your product forward as well as for squashing that pipsqueak who is perilously close to grabbing the promotion you deserve.
Five Reasons Why You Should Take a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours, Grand Canyon Things to DoImagine hovering quietly in the sky at 4000 feet, over 277 miles of spectacular grandeur, almost as if the helicopter herself is scared to breathe, lest she disturb the pristine and breathtaking environment that surrounds you.
Grand Canyon National Park Bans Sale of Water in Disposable Containers
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park has banned in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers under a plan approved February 6th by Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels.
Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Arizona’s Centennial with Fee-Free Entry on February 14
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Free DaysGuess who’s turning 100 February 14th? Can we have those neon lights up please, and turn that spotlight a tad to the right, for this one special state that has achieved yet another milestone?
Lottery for 2013 Noncommercial River Trips at Grand Canyon
in News & EventsThe National Park Service has announced it is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits. Permits allow holders to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Permits are for the 2013 season.
Grand Canyon National Park Free Entrance February 14, 2012
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park will be waving park entrance fees for February 14th in honor of Arizona’s centennial. Visitors who arrive on the 14th will get free entrance to the park.
5 Benchmarks That Gauge Traveling Success
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAnother journey has come and gone. Those long days of pouring over destination choices, picking a few choice spots, planning office leaves, allocating budget, booking flight or train tickets, making reservations at the hotel, ForEx, packing your luggage, weighing your luggage, etc, are finally over.
Improving Your Travel Game
in Grand Canyon BlogTravel evokes different moods in different people. For some, it is a sense of adventure, for some, it’s an exercise in leisure. Some people seek thrills in discovering the unknown, while some live vicariously on the trodden path.
Closure of The Ribbon Falls Bridge until Mid March
in News & EventsThe Ribbon Falls Bridge will be out of commission from February 14th until mid march as the Grand Canyon National Park repair crew works on restoring the structure. The bridge’s wooden parts including deck boards and beams have deteriorated and must be repaired for safety reasons.
From Obama Touting Tourism to The Oldest Building on the South Rim, Here’s What You Might Have Missed This Week
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon South RimIt’s Friday! We hope you have a fantastic weekend, but first, have a look at our roundup of this week’s Top Tweets.
Facebook & Twitter While Traveling
in Grand Canyon BlogShare. Connect. Earn. Travel blogging has developed into a formidable industry and seems to have no end in sight. With social networking playing such an intrinsic role in all our lives, it is no wonder that you want to always stay ‘connected’ during your course of travel.