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About Tia Jones
Tia Jones is a long time contributor for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center website. She is active outdoors and absolutely loves the Grand Canyon.
Entries by Tia Jones
How to Prepare Your Car Before Going on a Grand Canyon Road Trip
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledFor many people, summer is almost synonymous with road tripping. This is especially true for families with kids who are on vacation.
Grand Canyon News Week of June 30th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledFirst blind man to kayak the Grand Canyon: ‘I couldn’t quit’ Lonnie Bedwell is lights-out blind. He lives far from fast water, yet he decided to do something no blind person has ever done: paddle a kayak the entire length of the Colorado River — 226 miles through the Grand Canyon, some of the most […]
Grand Canyon – Honeymoon of your Dreams
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon experience, Grand Canyon ProfiledThe Grand Canyon, one of the most famous geological wonders, is an incredible honeymoon destination choice. It is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide.
New Grand Canyon Guide for Handicapped Travelers
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon TipsEven though the Grand Canyon National Park was developed before passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, visitors with handicaps can still enjoy many of the trails, sights, and Grand Canyon tours this natural wonder offers.
‘Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time’ — Most Watched IMAX Movie Ever
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledIMAX Theater and the Visitor Center recently celebrated 30 years of the most watched IMAX movie ever — Grand Canyon: the Hidden Secrets.
Grand Canyon News Week of June 16th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledA New Guide to the Grand Canyon by Wheelchair Wheelchair users might not think of the Grand Canyon as a place to visit comfortably, but the accessible-travel writer Candy Harrington says it can be done in “Barrier-Free Travel: The Grand Canyon for Wheelers and Slow Walkers.”
Endangered Razorback Sucker Fish Found Spawning in Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon WildlifeResearchers sampling for fish were surprised but happy to see the endangered razorback sucker fish spawning in Grand Canyon National Park.
Group Wants Grizzly Bear Back in Grand Canyon, Other Areas of South West
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon WildlifeThe grizzly bear, a true icon of the American West and a sometimes nasty reputation, should be returned to the Grand Canyon, an environmental group insists.
Grand Canyon News Week of June 9th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledShabbat at the Grand Canyon Congregation Heichal Baoranim of Flagstaff held its first Grand Canyon Shabbat May 2-3.
Grand Canyon News Week of Jun 2nd 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledGrand Canyon Railway to Bring out Historic Engine for Father’s Day
Grand Canyon Railway to Bring out Historic Engine for Father’s Day
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledTreat Dad to something new this Father’s Day as the Grand Canyon Railway salutes the glory days of train travel in the Southwest and the great American automobile on Route 66.
Progress Continues On the Grand Canyon North Rim Fire
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledA lightning-caused fire that started last Friday on the Grand Canyon North Rim had grown to more than 3,000 acres and was 30% contained by Wednesday, June 4.
Grand Canyon News Week of May 26th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledGrand Canyon Officials Want To Evict Bison From Park
Explore the Universe For Free at Grand Canyon's 2014 Star Party
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledHave you ever been to the annual Grand Canyon Star Party? If not, you should check it out this June 21 to June 28 at the South Rim and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon News Week of May 19th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledHere’s how to avoid Grand Canyon traffic jams
Family Adventures: Ready, Set, Grand Canyon!
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon Things to Do KidsThe Grand Canyon National Park is a wonderful place for families; they can experience together one of nature’s most amazing accomplishments. The park includes the South Rim (open year-round) and the North Rim (open from May to October).
Grand Canyon News Week of May 12th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledYou’ve Been Looking At The Grand Canyon Wrong
Grand Canyon Program Targets Invasive Species
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon WildlifeFor decades, vegetation managers at Grand Canyon National Park have been removing invasive, non-native species to preserve and protect the park’s ecosystems and all of the components.
Grand Canyon Backcountry Camping to Require Reservations
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledStarting September 1st 2014, campers can use the National Recreation Reservation Service to make reservations in the remote northwestern part of Grand Canyon National Park. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance.
Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed Week of May 5th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledGrand Canyon Collision Declared a National Historic Landmark
Grand Canyon Skywalk Lawsuit Ends in Settlement
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledA contract dispute over the Grand Canyon Skywalk, has finally come to an end after three long years.
Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed Week of Apr 28th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon North Rim, Grand Canyon ProfiledWhat If You Piled Every Human On Earth Into The Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon Collision Declared a National Historic Landmark
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled, Grand Canyon South RimOn Saturday, June 30, 1956, two planes collided, mid-air, over the desert skies of the Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed Week of Apr 21st 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledGordon Ramsay & the Beckhams The Grand Canyon Getaway
Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed Week of Apr 14th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledNational Parks Giving Free Entry Easter Weekend
Grand Canyon News You Might Have Missed Week of April 7th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledGrand Canyon will be filled in to create mall, theme park by 2018
Expansion at Best Western Squire Inn – 54 New Rooms and More
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Hotels, Grand Canyon ProfiledFifty-four new rooms, a new indoor pool, a fitness center, and a kids play area are just a few of the amenities ready for expansion or a face lift at the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn.
New Name for Town of Tusayan?
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Profiled“To change, or not to change… that is the question.” The town of Tusayan adjacent to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is considering changing its name to better market to tourists.
Enjoy the Grand Canyon – For Free – April 19th & 20th 2014
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ProfiledIt’s time to go wild during National Park Week at the Grand Canyon National Park.