Sean Nilsson is a dedicated member of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Web team and reports on behalf of the visitor center.
My husband and I were on vacation in Flagstaff and we learned through our hotel that they provide a shuttle service to and from the Grand Canyon on certain days of the week and that it was only about a two-hour ride.
“My wife and I had planned a vacation to Flagstaff, one reason being is that neither of us had been to the Grand Canyon before, so we decided now was the time to go.
Q Can you give us an overview of your experience in the Grand Canyon?
The Visitor Center is proud to sponsor the 2011 Grand Canyon Marathon on November 12th. The finish line is at the Visitor Center and IMAX Theatre.
“My family were visiting friends down in Arizona, and since we had never been to the Grand Canyon before, our friends strongly recommended we take a day trip there.
Q Where do you recommend visitors go when visiting the South Rim of Grand Canyon?
“My husband and I live on the East Coast and like to do outdoor activites when we can, so we planned a trip to the American Southwest,
Our family decided to take our motor home out on a month-long vacation to America’s National Parks and the Grand Canyon was certainly at the top of our list of destinations.
Two of my friends and I decided this summer we were going to take a vacation to Yosemite National Park and the Grand Canyon, and we were doing so by train.
It is fitting that Bert Loper was born on July 31, 1869 – the same day that John Wesley Powell discovered the confluence of the Colorado and San Juan Rivers
My mother and father had been to the Grand Canyon several times and had been encouraging me to go for years.
Two of my friends and I wanted to take a trip and since we had not been there in so many years, we decided on the Grand Canyon. When we arrived we went to the Visitors Center.
“My wife and I like to make it out to the Grand Canyon once every couple years. We decided on a one night/2 day trip this time around.
Two of my friends and I wanted to take a trip to a few National Parks in the American West, and the Grand Canyon was one of them.
A conversation with Stewart Aitchison: Part 2 Stewart Aitchison has lived in Flagstaff for more than 40 years, originally coming to
I had not been to the Grand Canyon since I was a baby and my husband had not ever been, plus we had an exchange student from India staying with us, so we decided a trip to the Grand Canyon was in order.
“My girlfriend and I were at my winter home in Sedona, AZ, and we decided on a day trip to the Grand Canyon.
A conversation with Stewart Aitchison: Part 1 Stewart Aitchison has lived in Flagstaff for more than 40 years, originally coming to
My husband and I wanted to take a vacation, and since both of us had never been to the Grand Canyon before, we decided that was the place to go.
The turbulent and raging Colorado River carves its path through the Grand Canyon and is regarded as one of the best whitewater adventures in the world.
What happened to Glen and Bessie Hyde? To this day, many adventure seekers who pass along the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and are aware of the Hyde story
Ellsworth and Emery Kolb, brothers who founded a photography studio at the Bright Angel trailhead,
Due to the recent precipitation, fire restrictions have been lifted at the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon National Park had restrictions in place at the canyon’s north and south rims since June 30th.
This article focuses on the history of rafting tours in Grand Canyon. Long before tourists flocked to the Grand Canyon and embarked on tours of the natural landmark, 35-year-old John Wesley Powell led an adventure
This week’s offer includes 2 adult IMAX tickets and 2 small popcorn. The savings from buying these items individually equate to 2 FREE POPCORN.
The Grand Canyon National Park have $18 million earmarked for projects that focus on preserving and restoring park trails and making park facilities more energy efficient.
This week’s offer includes 2 adult IMAX tickets and 1 Pizza Hut personal pan pizza. The savings from buying these items individually equate to 1 FREE Pizza Hut personal pan pizza.
From June 18th to June 25th, visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim will be able to get free advice on star gazing from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
This week’s offer includes 2 adult IMAX tickets, 2 Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizzas OR 2 freshly made sandwiches & 2 drinks AND 1 IMAX Grand Canyon: The Movie DVD.
THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.
9:30 am – 8:30 pm* (March 1 – October 31)
10:30 am – 6:30 pm* (November 1 – February 29)
*Shows begin hourly at half-past the hour. (9:30am & 7:30pm shows added Dec. 21-Jan. 4)
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Tusayan Hours
9:00 am – 10:00 pm (March 1 – October 31)
10:00 am – 8:00 pm (November 1 – February 29)
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