Celebrate Earth Science Week at the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating Earth Sciences Week and National Fossil Day with a variety of special programs from October 14th – 20th, 2012.
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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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Photography Fan Zied Belkhodja shares Grand Canyon Pictures
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experienceFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The Landscape, definitely. The awe-inspiring views and the unspoiled nature of the Grand canyon just left me speechless! Being able to see hundreds of miles away, and thousands of feet deep down makes you lose […]
Get Your Hike On – Developed Trails in the Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Hiking, Grand Canyon ProfiledAvoid the summer heat and hoards of tourists – visit the Grand Canyon during early fall, the perfect time of year to hike the canyon’s numerous trails.
Free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park September 29th
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Free Days, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsThere is no better value on earth than free admission to the million dollar view at the Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday September 29th, 2012.
Remember These 10 Things Before Your Grand Canyon Tour
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon ToursAt nearly 277 miles long, the Grand Canyon extends almost 18 miles wide and dips down as low as 4500 feet deep. When planning your next Grand Canyon Tour, make sure to be familiar with the three distinct areas managed by the National Park Service: the inner Canyon, the North Rim and the South Rim […]
Improve Your Grand Canyon Vacation Using Social Media
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon VacationGuidebooks and handheld maps are from a bygone era. They are fast being replaced by travel apps.
Grand Canyon Tour with Michelle Greer
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experienceFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? I love the native american past. I wish we could have spent more time there so that I could have explored that aspect a little more.
Examine the Treasures of Arizona…Go Beyond the Canyon
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledIt’s amazing how the Southwestern jewel of the United States, Arizona, makes you want to drown in its unique landscape that is blanketed with desert and naturally embossed by a variety of distinctive and queerly attractive cacti.
10 Hot Spots Folks Are Heading to for Labor Day
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoWith the summer of 2012 drawing to a close, many revelers wish to bid the vacations goodbye in style before heading back to the books or the dull confines of a desk.
Get Your Very Own Mobile Tour guide With Tagwhat
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon ToursTour Guides are a confusing lot. Yes, they are a necessity in most places, especially those that have a rich history, or those that are off the beaten path.
Aussie Mick Debreceny shares tips and photos on Grand Canyon Visit
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The fact that it snows in the desert! Living where I do, I had never had the opportunity to see snow first hand. The very first time I ever saw snow falling was at the […]
Retiree John Weldon ll shares his Grand Canyon Experience
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experienceFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? It is so majestic.
Grand Canyon Family Vacation with Alison Miller
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experience, Grand Canyon Things to Do KidsFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? I love the outdoors and have always wanted to see for myself what I have heard many people try to describe.
The Grand Canyon Music Fest Returns
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do, News & EventsIt is back with a twang! The much awaited Grand Canyon Music Festival presents its 29th season, from Aug. 24-Sept. 8, at three much loved venues – the Shrine of the Ages, South Rim, and the Grand Canyon National Park.
Who’s Ready to Go Grand Canyon River Rafting
in Grand Canyon Rafting Tours, News & EventsAll you riparian rooters rejoice, for the Grand Canyon has a brand new river adventure rolled up its sleeve. Presenting (drumroll please)…the Grand Canyon and Colorado River Float, a one of a kind, wet, wild and wonderful Grand Canyon tour that will surely leave you asking for more.
Grand Canyon views and IMAX Experience by Arthur Handy
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experienceFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The Vastness of it!
Kim Cope from Minnesota recommends IMAX movie
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? I love the way the sunlight and shadows totally change the way the Grand Canyon looks, hour by hour. At certain times of day, the oranges glow, then the reds, etc. It’s an ever-changing wonder […]
Wedding Anniversary a hit at Grand Canyon
in Almost Famous, Grand Canyon experienceFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? It was very breathtaking. The beauty of all the colors and depth just made you stand there in take it in. We were blessed to have snow at the North Rim to compliment the rocky […]
Pink Is the New Black – Presenting Pink Jeep Tours At The Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon ToursPink has never been more macho. The highly popular and acclaimed Pink Jeep tours from Sedona have now ventured into new territory – The Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon Squirrel Photo Caption Contest
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Contests, Grand Canyon ProfiledAll the great photos coming in from the “Almost Famous” contributors have inspired us to put together a fun little photo caption contest. In particular, Elaine Tremblay sent us a photo that was screaming for a witty caption.
Don’t Pay For Your Vacation. Let Your Vacation Pay You.
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoVacations can be fun, exciting, enriching, relaxing, and dusty. Yes, that’s right, ‘dusty’. A week-long vacation may sound like heaven.
Gwen Hogan from Philadelphia shares great travel tips to Grand Canyon
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? It’s BIG! A picture or guidebook cannot relay the feeling of wonder of the Grand Canyon. You simply have to experience it. Once you do, you don’t need to be a geologist or nature nut […]
PortaPocket – Carry Your World With You
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Gear, Grand Canyon ProfiledRemember the time when you had an iPod, realized you didn’t have a pocket to pop it into and hated having to hold it while you jogged?
Grand Canyon Trip by Greenville South Carolina resident James Akers, Jr.
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? This history of the Grand Canyon has always intrigued me. Seeing how flat the painted desert and the mesa above the canyon is in contrast to the steep drop of the canyon walls and just […]
Grand Canyon Visitor Center’s Almost Famous Project
in Press ReleasesOgden, Utah, August 14th 2012 – Grand Canyon Visitor Center has launched the Almost Famous Project that is all about putting You in the spotlight. Just answer a few travel related questions and be featured on the internationally famous Visitor Center website!
Max Van Geuns from The Netherlands discusses Grand Canyon Adventure
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The diversity of nature. I made 300 pictures, all very different. Also, I liked the cute squirrels and the other hikers who were over all very kind.
Professional Multimedia expert Mike Krebs shares photos and insight
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The scenery is the most amazing thing about the Grand Canyon. How else can you explain the thousands of people who travel from around the world to see it?
Elaine Tremblay from Canada shares her Grand Canyon Experience
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? Hiking to the bottom (and back up of course) of this vast canyon.
National Parks Warming Up To Off Road Biking
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsBike enthusiasts rejoice! In a recent move by the National Park Service, National Parks across the US have warmed up to allowing off-road bicycling on their trails.
Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor LaRose Dean Shares Experience
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The incredible beauty of the canyon–from the colors, the formations, the plant life, and wild life–is almost overwhelming. The silence, the wind, the colors of the canyon and the sky at sunrise and sunset. Intriguing? […]
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. (9:30am & 7:30pm shows added Dec. 21-Jan. 4)
Hours of Operation
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)