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Sean Nilsson is a dedicated member of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Web team and reports on behalf of the visitor center.
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Grand Canyon Tours for Seniors
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursInducted as a National Park in 1919, the Grand Canyon has welcomed almost 5 million visitors each year in the past decade. Both the young and young-at-heart delight in the amazing grandeur of this national park, and the Grand Canyon offers plenty to do, regardless of age or activity level. If you’re planning a Grand […]
Earth Day Celebration at Grand Canyon include Fee-Free Day
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Free DaysThe Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the 48th anniversary of Earth Day by providing fee-free day on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Earth Day celebrations include free entrance to the park and special events that display information about conservation efforts and initiatives including waste, recycling and composting.
New online reservation system for Havasupai Campground
in News & EventsThe Havasupai Falls campground is open for 2018 bookings and has a new online reservation system to ease the process. If online is not your thing, the campgrounds can also be booked via telephone at their tourism office at (928) 448-2121. The Tribe’s reservation requires all visitors to have a valid permit before entering. The […]
Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Park Remain Open
in Grand Canyon Blog, News & EventsThe Grand Canyon Visitor Center, home to the IMAX Theatre, Pizza Hut Express, Pink Jeep Tours and The Store remain open during the federal government shutdown as does the Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors arriving at the Grand Canyon South Rim park entrance can grab maps, guides and a bite to eat at our visitor […]
Arizona Office of Tourism releases new App
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon TourismThere is a new tool for visitors coming to the Grand Canyon in 2018. The official app of Arizona is promoted as a concierge in your pocket. The app will be able to tell your interests, location and where you are by day part. It will then tailor information depending on what it knows about […]
Grand Canyon North Rim Highway Closing
in Grand Canyon North Rim, News & EventsThe Arizona Department of Transportation has announced that the highway to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Northern Arizona will close Tuesday December 4th for the season. Snow will not be cleared off the road to the North Rim. The highway reopens early May. The South Rim, home to the IMAX Theatre […]
Two new Pink Jeep Tours Introduced for Grand Canyon South Rim
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursThe Grand Canyon Visitor Center is proud to be home to Pink Jeep Tours at the Grand Canyon South Rim. They offer incredible once-in-a-lifetime tours. Pink Jeep Tours have a history of providing Grand Canyon tours that educate, inspire and delight their guests of all ages. This fall, visitors have more options than ever for […]
Grand Canyon Pricing could see Increase
in Grand Canyon South Rim, News & EventsPlanning a Grand Canyon Tour in the near future? The National Park Service is contemplating quite a large increase in entrance fees for the Grand Canyon. The proposed increase is to generate funds to address a backlog of maintenance and infrastructure projects. The current fee is $30 for a weekly pass. The proposed increase would […]