Wallenda Survives Terrifying Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk
He did it! The world watched as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a wire in less than 23 minutes.
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He did it! The world watched as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a wire in less than 23 minutes.
A fire destroyed the historic Marble Canyon Lodge and Restaurant in the early morning hours of June 19, 2013.
Grand Canyon High-Wire Act to Put Viewers on Edge… Will you watch Nik Wallenda walk across the Grand Canyon? What does aerialist, Nik Wallenda, do after finishing his highwire walk across Niagara Falls?
David Jin, a tour operator and businessman who built the Grand Canyon Skywalk attraction in Arizona, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a long battle with cancer.
The Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitors Bureau are once again celebrating the 4th of July in style at the Grand Canyon. Expect good food, music and lots of events for the kids.
If you’re looking for ways to feel better and eat healthier while on vacation, you might want to pay attention to what’s cooking at the Grand Canyon National Park.
Your child’s imagination is sure to reach exciting heights when “Sesame Street” heads to the Grand Canyon National Park.
It seems, everyone is getting into the act. Even cruise ships and hotels offer guests the opportunity to volunteer.
Been to Grand Canyon’s Skywalk lately? More and more people are answering “yes” to that question these days. As a result, a private ranch owner in Arizona decided to charge visitors a road fee to cross a section of his ranch in order to get to this attraction.
In 2007, Eric York, a biologist for the Grand Canyon National Park carried the carcass of a mountain lion from his truck and laid it on a tarp on the floor of his garage.
The Grand Canyon vacation just keeps getting better and better. Recently, hundreds of people congregated to celebrate the Bright Angel Trailhead renovation, which is one of Grand Canyon’s oldest and most popular trails.
The Grand Canyon has been a favorite destination for generations of travelers. Today, virtually anyone can enjoy a Grand Canyon vacation.
Most travelers vacationing in the southwest of the U.S. will at some point visit the Grand Canyon. However, according to the National Park Rangers, most visitors remain at the 17 million year old famous Canyon for only 15 minutes.
Bright Angel Trail, the oldest and best known trail in the Grand Canyon has undergone a 3.5 acres renovation with a focus on creating a comfortable and accessible visitors area.
Let’s face it – Americans love to travel. Summer is almost here, so now is the perfect time to start planning the next vacation.
In 1901 the Grand Canyon Railway made its first passage to the South Rim Grand Canyon, and finally opened up safe and reliable transportation to one of the world’s greatest wonders.
Long before paved roads and Grand Canyon tours, visiting the Grand Canyon was difficult. Only the most adventurous of explorers dared to brave the elements to visit this remote location.
This summer, the Discovery Channel will air one of the most daring live events in history when legendary tightrope walker Nik Wallenda attempts to tightrope walk 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
Melanie Robinson from Grimsby, United Kingdom provides insight into a Grand Canyon Trip. Melanie shares perspective on the best Grand Canyon attractions and things to do in Grand Canyon. See some incredible photos of Grand Canyon South Rim and surrounding area too!
The Grand Canyon is stunning in size and grandeur. It contains 5 different ecosystems at an unusually close proximity: Riparian, Desert Scrub, Pinon-Juniper Woodland, Ponderosa Pine Forest, and Montane Forest. Soaring above all this splendor is one of the rarest birds; the California Condor.
In celebration of National Park Week, visitors may enter National parks free of charge from April 22 through April 26. The Fee Free designation is for entrance to the park and does not affect camping, reservation, tours or use of concession areas.
Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating Earth day with fun and educational activities. The Earth Day activities begin Friday at 5:30 with a free screening of the movie “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center theater.
Some people may choose to celebrate their 40th birthday with cake and a cocktail, but not Jennifer Neathery.
Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim concessionaire is ending a free service which had mules haul packages into the canyon, typically goodies for river runners stopping at Phantom Ranch.
Inspired to share your Grand Canyon story with the Visitor Center? Have an appetite for endless Grand Canyon activities? Have you been wowed by the many Grand Canyon tours?
Spring is in the air, bringing opportunities for all of us to explore the natural bounty of our own back yard. For many people, this means it’s the perfect time to visit a true beauty – The Grand Canyon National Park.
Mother Nature offers the most exciting playgrounds for hikers. Hiking is possible at any time of year in many different places. Hiking in places such as the Grand Canyon National Park requires serious planning and preparation.
Planning a family friendly vacation this year? Hardly any visitor can escape the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Sheryl McLain from Edmond, United States provides insight into a Grand Canyon Trip. Sheryl shares perspective on the best Grand Canyon attractions and things to do in Grand Canyon. See some incredible photos of Grand Canyon South Rim and surrounding area too!
As hinted at last year, Nik Wallenda to tightrope the Grand Canyon. After getting the world’s attention in 2012 with a daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls, Daredevil Nik Wallenda is back at it again.
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