The Grand Canyon’s ‘Natural Quiet’ Issue Picks Up More Noise
Efforts by the Grand Canyon National Park Service to curb noisy emissions from overhead aircraft have resulted in a deadlock with Congress legislators.
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Arizona Resident William Dunphy shares the 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? Personally experiencing all the geological zones
From the Grand Canyon Specialist – A List of Things to Do in Sedona
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoFinished your grand tour of the Grand Canyon and still have the traveler’s itch? If Grand Canyon hiking, river rafting and exploration has left you asking for more and you don’t want to head home just yet, then stopover at Sedona.
French Student completes the American Experience in Style at Grand Canyon – AKA @AdrianaVecc
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The landscape is fascinating. These vibrant red, yellow and green shades, with a purple and blue mist in the morning. Also the Canyon remains untouched by men, this is a wonderful experience to lose yourself […]
High School Sophomore Timmy Shar Shares His Grand Canyon Experience – AKA @TimmyShar27
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? The rocks and canyons. The formations of them and how they still survive the test of time.
Your 15 Seconds of Fame at the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledThere’s a new project just around the corner that lets you become “Almost Famous”. The Grand Canyon Visitor Center loves to hear stories, especially from those that love travel.
A Grand Event – Understand the Formation Of The Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon History, Grand Canyon ProfiledThe Colorado River with its relentless chisel in hand was the force primarily responsible for creating the diverse topography that is the Grand Canyon today.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda wants to tightrope Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsYou’d think after tightrope walking Niagara Falls a few weeks ago, Nik Wallenda might want to put his feet up and relax. This is not the case as Wallenda is already talking about a tightrope walk over Grand Canyon.
21 Year Old Music Management Major Lucy Nannery Talks Grand Canyon – aka: @lucynannery
in Almost FamousFrom Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? How old it must be, and how amazing it is that the colors appear to change the further your look across the canyon!
West Hollywood CA LVN Robin Timmons 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? Grand Canyon History! History is a one stop shop for understanding the creation of those amazing landscapes, wildlife and subsequently, discovering a sense of adventure.
The Essential Grand Canyon Reading List
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoWild open outdoors, marshmallows roasting on open fires, a bubbling stream, a playful zephyr, a cozy tent, a hot cup of cocoa, vast expanses of nature in the raw, you and nothing else in between.
Have A Safe Fourth Of July In the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsFreedom is a hard earned thing. And that in itself calls for a celebration. The Fourth of July is surely the single most important date in American History
Great Gadgets For The Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsHere is the first of our series on Great Gadgets for The Grand Canyon. In here, we review some really neat gadgets and gizmos that are aimed to make your Camping and Hiking activities so much more easy and comfortable.
Travel Solo – That’s The Only Way To Go
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoNothing is quite as great as finding the perfect travel companion. Someone who shares similar interests, likes experiencing things both new and old, is extremely accommodating, who basically is the Yin to your yang, and vice versa.
Top 5 Places to Go After You Graduate
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAfter endless slogging, burning the candle at both ends, and keeping your nose to the grindstone, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. And voila, it’s graduation day.
The Grand Canyon Gets a new Kurt Wenner 3D Perspective
in UncategorizedKurt Wenner is a visionary and lives life on the edge. The edge of Art, we mean. Kurt Wenner pioneered 3D art. By now you must have come across at least one of his works, either in person or definitely over the Internet.
New Kurt Wenner Installation in Grand Canyon June 15th
in Press ReleasesKurt Wenner, World-renowned Artist and Inventor of 3D Pavement Art, Unveils his Grand Canyon Composition on June 15th at the Grand Canyon South Rim
National Get Outdoors Day offers Free Admission June 9th
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park is offering free admission to the park on June 9th to help promote outdoor activity. This offer is only for June 9th. Visitors planning to stay a number of days will need to pay regular fees.
Camping In The Wild For The First Time?
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to DoWide open skies, an expanse of charcoal black canvas punctuated by scintillations of white, embers of red and dancing orange flames which crackle and splutter furiously,
Grand Canyon Sightseeing: A Spiritual Connection
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledThe deep gorges, towering spires, and massive scale of Grand Canyon have always remained wonders for the mankind. There is a saying that the canyon contains the origin of life and this is where the spirits will finally return.
Grand Canyon Tours
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours, Grand Canyon ProfiledDiscover Grand Canyon, the best natural wonder of Arizona where you’ll find 277 miles of astonishing scenery that will fill your heart with excitement.
Making Dreams Come True – The Ultimate Bucket List
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoJust like every little girl growing up in a quixotic era dreams of having a hope chest, almost everyone in this era has a bucket list. And we will not be surprised if a good 80% of that list comprises travel.
Shuttle from Visitor Center to National Park 2012
in Grand Canyon Profiled, News & EventsA shuttle bus from the Visitor Center IMAX Theatre to the Grand Canyon National Park is once again being offered.
Grand Canyon hosting Endangered Species Day
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park celebrates Endangered Species Day on May 18th. Park botanists will be on hand at the visitor center to answer questions and give talks on endangered vegetation such as the Grand Canyon sentry milk-vetch.
Canyon With A Cause – Nurse Hikes The Canyon For Unique Fundraiser
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon HikingEveryone can heal. And everyone can make a difference. You do not need an educational degree or special qualifications. All you need is the will to make a difference and of course that much needed dash of determination.
Grand Canyon preps for eclipse party
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park has a special event planned for the annular eclipse of the sun on May 20. The south rim will have NASA scientists and astronomers sharing telescopes for views of the eclipse.
Grand Canyon Railway Tours
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursFew sounds evoke images of the wild west than the wail of a train. After all, it wasn’t the cowboys nor the cavalry that conquered the great western wilderness. It was the locomotive.
Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch: Hiking and Rafting and Mule Rides, Oh My!
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon BlogAnyone looking to get real up close and personal with Mother Nature’s most breathtaking work has got to stay at the Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch.
Grand Canyon Vacations – 3 Must-See Grand Canyon Attractions
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon BlogIf you’ve got Grand Canyon vacations on the mind you are definitely not alone as the Grand Canyon—and in particular the Grand Canyon South Rim—gets well over 5 million visitors yearly.
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)