Tia Jones is a long time contributor for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center website. She is active outdoors and absolutely loves the Grand Canyon.
Astronaut Captures Incredible View of Grand Canyon Check out this incredible picture of the Grand Canyon recently taken from the International Space Station! Source: ExploretheCanyon.com Get the Full Story Winter a quieter time to visit Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park’s winter visitors enjoy most of the same activities and facilities available to those who […]
The Grand Canyon and Colorado River are in danger The Grand Canyon is about to get trashed. Source: Rock River Times Get the Full Story Haines guide cited, fined for dumping refuse into Grand Canyon river A Haines man who was acting as a non-commercial guide was found guilty of dumping refuse into the Colorado […]
The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful from any angle, but frequent visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park has said that the landmark has to be viewed from within. The popular Phantom Ranch at the floor of the canyon is a great place to visit as well, but a recent broken water pipe may make […]
With the 100th anniversary of the national park system approaching, we’re looking to the future. It’s time to celebrate the beauty held within the Grand Canyon National Park as we take a look into what’s coming next year. The Grand Canyon itself may be over 150 million years old, but next year, we’ll all be […]
Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, you will instantly realize why this monumental landform has become not only an American treasure, but a wonder of the world. People from all across the globe journey to the Grand Canyon every single year, but visitors to the hot tourist destination got a little more than […]
New Scorpion-Like Creatures Discovered in Grand Canyon Two different species of “pseudoscorpions” have been found in the Grand Canyon! We have the details on these new tailless scorpions. Source: ExploretheCanyon.com Get the Full Story Amazing video shows Grand Canyon filling with clouds One of the natural wonders of the world was a recent sight to […]
There has been no shortage of incredible sights to behold at the Grand Canyon National Park lately. Last week, a rare Grand Canyon weather pattern filled the canyon with a sea of fog, and just a few days ago, scientists discovered two new species of scorpion-like lifeforms. Dubbed “pseudoscorpions” by enthusiasts, the creatures are actually […]
Take A Close-Up Look At Grand Canyon National Park’s Phantom Ranch Relax for a few minutes and enjoy this video that shows off Phantom Ranch on the canyon’s floor. Source: National Parks Traveler Get the Full Story Winter Closures in Place at Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks Just because winter is almost here doesn’t […]
The very recently diseased Martin Litton wore many hats during his lifetime, achieving many great things along the way, and it’s important not to forget how much we owe to this great man and the incredible number of accomplishments he managed to fit into his lifetime. You may not know conservationist Martin Litton, but if […]
The Grand Canyon National Park is a thriving wilderness, perfect for camping, hiking, and adventuring of all kinds. The run-of-the-mill Grand Canyon tours are incredible, allowing you to take in some of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world one by one, but visitors looking for the most authentic experience often make their own tour, […]
The Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim may have already closed up shop for the winter, but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to do in the area as the days grow shorter. Grand Canyon South Rim is still open for business, and many campgrounds in the area are not only open, but home to […]
Grand Canyon weather may often inconvenience those seeking a day of sunny exploration, but a relatively uncommon and lesser known force of nature is currently deterring those on their way to see the monument. Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park frequently arrive from Flagstaff, a nearby town that serves as a tourism gateway to […]
Blind athlete conquers 46-mile Grand Canyon run With the help of 4 guides, Dan Berlin successfully runs the intense Grand Canyon Double Traverse. Source: Mnn.com Get the Full Story A Wolf at Grand Canyon: Will She Survive? For the first time since the 1940s, there’s a wolf roaming the Grand Canyon. Source: Huffington Post Get […]
The Grand Canyon is one of the most defining characteristics of American wilderness, and the surrounding Grand Canyon National Park is an excellent example of the power and beauty of untouched, preserved wilderness. The area draws in quite a bit of money too, between Grand Canyon tours and other amenities like Grand Canyon lodging and […]
Lone Gray Wolf Traveled 450 Miles to Grand Canyon, DNA Confirms A DNA test has confirmed that a lone gray wolf is roaming Arizona, just north of the Grand Canyon, a long way from its home in the northern Rockies. Source: NBC News Get the Full Story Bricolage Artist Polly Law to Seek Inspiration at […]
The Grand Canyon National Park isn’t just a place. It’s a tourist destination, complete with Grand Canyon lodging, restaurants, and many other amenities tailored specifically for visitors to this monumental destination. Over four million people, including families, thrill-seekers, and those seeking inspiration, visited the resort last year, enjoying not only the natural beauty of the […]
The North Kaibab Ranger District has a bounty of natural resources, and while park officials work endlessly to preserve the park’s natural beauty, permits can be issued to those wishing to cut some firewood for their own personal use. If you’re planning on warming your fingers with fresh-cut Kaibab lumber, though, you may want to […]
Art is a broad spectrum, and because no two people fall at exactly the same point on that spectrum, there are as many art styles as there are people. A unique artist with an interesting take on physical media, Polly Law, is visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim this fall to find inspiration for her […]
Obama should act to preserve the Grand Canyon Watershed With all of the national parks and monuments in the United States, one may wonder whether there is a need to designate more. Source: AZ Central Get the Full Story Grand Canyon Encourages Quieter Aircraft with More Tourists Air tours are a popular way to bridge […]
Millions upon millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each and every year, and it’s hard to argue that the most impressive views can be found during Grand Canyon helicopter tours. A new noise reduction policy has recently been implemented to incentivize air tour companies to upgrade their aircraft to be quieter in an effort […]
Gray Wolf Spotted in Grand Canyon for First Time in Decades? The chase is on to identify the “wolflike animal” that’s been spotted multiple times recently near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Source: Get the Full Story Temporary Fix Would Keep Grand Canyon Hotels Open A temporary contract for services at the Grand Canyon’s popular […]
If you were planning on visiting Grand Canyon during the week of November 9th, you may have some trouble finding a vacant campground to reserve. This isn’t the busiest time of year for the park, but a new experiment approved alongside two previous experiments in May of 2012 will lead to some of the campsites […]
Third Rabid Bat of the Year Found in Grand Canyon On Wednesday, Grand Canyon National Park officials confirmed and reported a rabid bat. Source: ExploretheCanyon.com Get the Full Story Drinking Water Advisory Issued At Grand Canyon National Park The park on Friday issued a drinking water advisory for areas along the North Kaibab Trail, Manzanita […]
The Grand Canyon’s price of admission may be about to have a few dollars added on in the wake of a recent leniency by the federal government. To address issues of underfunding and a backlog of projects, parks all across America may be increasing their fees, but park visitors shouldn’t be too worried about Grand […]
Nothing Like a Prank at the Grand Canyon to Spice Up a Proposal Horsing around at the Grand Canyon is generally not recommended. But it can have great results. Just ask Shane Ciancolo and his girlfriend Rebecca, who now have an engagement video for the ages.
When hiking in an area like the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most important things to keep track of is your hydration.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America, one of the most renowned landmarks on the planet, and the setting of many great stories, but it’s all too infrequent that these stories are told.
Grand Canyon’s North Rim Soon Closing for the Winter The Grand Canyon’s North Rim will be gradually closing down throughout the second half of October due to less forgiving weather conditions at the North Rim’s higher altitude.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is one of the most exciting attractions in America, allowing visitors to step out over the edge of the canyon and look down through the glass walkway into one of the deepest trenches in the world.
It’s officially fall, and as the temperature starts dropping, many families are taking advantage of the more mild temperatures to go on a family vacation.
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