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Share. 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.
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Miles and miles of sheer vertical rocks that have stood witness to the test of time; have captured three out of four geological ages; and presented a landscape that is as deep in its ancient roots as it is in its funky futuristic design.
President Barack Obama says he wants to create more jobs by drawing more international tourists to the United States, a plan White House officials said would benefit states like Arizona, home to the Grand Canyon.
Travelers wishing to tour the Grand Canyon rejoice, for your trip just got cheaper! On select days around the year, you can gain entry into the Grand Canyon National Park, absolutely free. In addition to this, almost 146 other national park service sites or NPS sites for short, will offer fee-free entry into their premises. […]
Although the Grand Canyon has been millions of years in the making, it wasn’t until January 11th, 1908 that it was declared a national monument. President Theodore Roosevelt declared 800,000 acres of the Grand Canyon as public lands.
The Obama administration is banning new uranium mining claims around the Grand Canyon. The ban will stay in place for 20 years, the longest period for a ban allowable by law. The move is hailed by conservation groups as a key to the president’s environmental legacy.
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Explore The Grand Canyon – Sheer cliffs, breathtaking views, stratified time, vermillion sunsets, hordes of visitors, a melee of rusty pinks, reds and oranges, meandering turquoise green rivulets, dusty trails, mule rides, ancient Indian traditions, and journeys to the edge of the earth.
The Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a fee free weekend. Entrance fees are waived for all visitors to Grand Canyon National Park January 14 – 16, 2012. Visitors planning to stay beyond the 16th will pay regular entrance fees for the remainder of their stay.
The Trail of Time recently won an Interpretive Media Award from the National Association for Interpretation. The trail, located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park won first place in the Wayside Exhibit category.
A litter reduction plan targeting plastic disposable bottles planned to come into effect on January 1, 2012 has been scrapped. The initiative was meant to help reduce waste at the Grand Canyon National Park.
Some good news for a change. Three condor chicks hatched earlier this year in the wild. Two of the three birds are doing well. The third was found dead below it’s nest cave in the Grand Canyon.
Starting at Grand Canyon Village and heading east and west along the rim, the South Rim Trail is a popular hiking path that is easily accessible.
If you are in good physical condition and want to experience a unique Grand Canyon adventure, embark on a rim-to-rim hike.
Considering that the Grand Canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, it offers some of the most challenging and scenic hiking and backpacking adventures that can be found anywhere.
One of the first female architects and designers in the west, Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter has her name etched all around the Grand Canyon.
Success breeds competition, and this was true in the early days of the Grand Canyon when Lookout Studio was created as a photography studio to draw business away from Kolb Studio.
A visionary much like the Kolb brothers were with their photography studio on the South Rim, John G. Verkamp is believed to be the first person to sell curios at the Grand Canyon.
My parents and I were taking a trip cross country, and since we had never been to the Grand Canyon, we decided to spend a day there.
Q. What are the key clues for you, where the geology first gets interesting … and then other parts of the story?
For some adventure-seekers, a rafting trip along the Colorado River is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so it is understandable why Grand Canyon Expeditions believes “the more memorable trip, the better.”
You can drive to many scenic vistas within Grand Canyon National Park, or reach the spectacular overlooks in a tour bus.
The Grand Canyon National Park have activities planned for Earth Science week. Starting October 9th, events begin to celebrate earth sciences.
While the Grand Canyon itself is defined by its awe-inspiring natural splendor, Grand Canyon Village is a centerpiece for the region’s history and a living testament to the area’s pioneer days.
Traversing the myriad of trails on foot and descending the steep cliffs on a mule are exciting ways to experience the Grand Canyon. Embarking on a 215-mile, five-hour journey from rim to rim in a car is memorable, too.
Some good news on the California Condor front. Three condor chicks have hatched during one breeding season. This is a record for Northern Arizona.
Q Can you describe how you got interested in Grand Canyon and what got you started on your historical research path?
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