A Guide to Great Things to Do at Grand Canyon National Park by Erica Moseley
New Mom New You blogger & stay at home Mom, Erica Moseley gives us her tips on things to do when visitng the Canyon.
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Where to Eat? Dining at the South Rim – Grand Canyon Restaurants
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon RestaurantsGrand Canyon National Park visitors come for the great views, but many of them stay for the great food. Throughout the South Rim Grand Canyon, a wide selection of restaurants offer delightful dining after a long day of exploring one of the world’s great wonders.
Discover the Grand Canyon by Helicopter or Airplane
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours, Grand Canyon ProfiledPerhaps you have walked the Skywalk, traveled the Colorado River with a boat, or even descended down to Phantom Ranch.
5 Bucket List Destinations For The Avid Photographer
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledFrom sea to shining sea, the National Park System offers a plethora of remarkable vistas and awe-inspiring experiences.
Grand Canyon can be Treacherous…Just the Way Stunt Performers Like it
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledLast month, daredevil Nik Wallenda walked on a tightrope over the Grand Canyon. Wallenda was 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River without a harness, tether or net.
Pink Jeep Tours Whisk Visitors around Grand Canyon for an Unforgettable Experience
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon ToursThe Grand Canyon National Park is filled with remarkable tours and incredible experiences. And most of them are hiding in plain sight – just around the corner.
The Grand Canyon Will Help You Discover Relatives You Never Knew You Had
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon History, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do KidsLiving near a landmark or tourist attraction would seem appealing at first glance.
Google Sends Backpackers to Explore the World
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoWant to travel to an amazing location on behalf of Google? Google is on the look-out for adventurous people to take the Google Trekker out for a walk.
Wallenda Survives Terrifying Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsHe did it! The world watched as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a wire in less than 23 minutes.
Iconic Marble Canyon Lodge Burns Down in Arizona
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsA fire destroyed the historic Marble Canyon Lodge and Restaurant in the early morning hours of June 19, 2013.
Daredevil Readies for Highest Tightrope Attempt in History
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsGrand 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?
Grand Canyon Skywalk Investor Dies – Legal Battle with Hualapai Tribe Continues
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon SkywalkDavid 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.
Grand Canyon July 4th Celebrations
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do, News & EventsThe 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.
Grand Canyon Visitors Don’t Need to Take a Vacation from Healthy Eating
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Restaurants, News & EventsIf 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.
Kids to Explore Grand Canyon with Elmo
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon experience, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do Kids, News & EventsYour child’s imagination is sure to reach exciting heights when “Sesame Street” heads to the Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon Volunteer Vacation Requires Hard Work and Dedication
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon VacationIt seems, everyone is getting into the act. Even cruise ships and hotels offer guests the opportunity to volunteer.
To Pay or Not to Pay Road to Grand Canyon’s Skywalk Is Getting Pricey
in Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Skywalk, News & EventsBeen 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.
New Grand Canyon Forensic Lab to Honor Park’s Biologist
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsIn 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.
Calling All Explorers to Discover New Trail at Grand Canyon National Park
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsThe 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.
Grand Canyon Star Party to Offer Free Telescope Viewing of the Universe
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do, News & EventsThe Grand Canyon has been a favorite destination for generations of travelers. Today, virtually anyone can enjoy a Grand Canyon vacation.
5 Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Grand Canyon Hike
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Hiking, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon TipsMost 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.
Visitors to Rediscover Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsBright 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.
Visitor Center at Grand Canyon Not Affected by Budget Cuts
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsLet’s face it – Americans love to travel. Summer is almost here, so now is the perfect time to start planning the next vacation.
Grand Canyon Railway to Celebrate National Train Day
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Railway Tours, News & EventsIn 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.
New Zipline Attraction Hitting the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsLong 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.
Tightrope Legend Stirs up Mixed Feelings in the Navajo Nation
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledThis 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 shares Grand Canyon Experience
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experience, Grand Canyon ProfiledMelanie 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!
Condors In The Grand Canyon
in Adopt a Condor, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon WildlifeThe 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.
Free Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park April 22 – 26
in Grand Canyon Free Days, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsIn 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.
Earth Day 2013 Celebrations start today at Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Free Days, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsGrand 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 IMAX theater.
Contact
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX
450 State Route 64
Grand Canyon
AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
450 State Route 64
Grand Canyon
AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
IMAX Showtimes
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.
Hours of Operation
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Tusayan Hours
9:00 am – 10:00 pm (March 1 – October 31)
10:00 am – 7:00 pm (November 1 – February 29)