Tia Jones is a long time contributor for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center website. She is active outdoors and absolutely loves the Grand Canyon.
The Native Americans Who Call the Grand Canyon Home Jason Nez studies something that’s too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there. Source: www.outsideonline.com Get the Full Story Life Below The Rim Of The Grand Canyon At Phantom Ranch For many, hiking into the humbling expanse of the Grand […]
The threat of forest fires is already running rampant throughout Flagstaff area, after the April Babbitt Fire, which was started by an illegal campfire. This fire, however, was only one of 43 that officials suspect were due to human negligence, since the start of the year. Due to the extreme drought, with Flagstaff only receiving […]
At the Grand Canyon, squirrel selfies can be dangerous to your health Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story Havasupai Falls: Experience the Grand Canyon waterfalls in 360 View Havasupai Falls is a very popular hiking destination, with approximately 10 miles of hiking involved. Source: www.abc15.com Get the Full Story Annual Grand Canyon Star Party to […]
Shine up those telescopes and get your astrological maps ready because the annual Grand Canyon Star Party is lighting up that azure sky. Starting on June 9th and happening through June 16th the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park will be starstruck. This year marks the twenty-eighth Star Part, hosted by the […]
Scoring a squirrel selfie has become a dangerous game for people visiting the Grand Canyon. Recently, visitors have come to blows with the tiny creatures, as they are not as photogenic as they seem to be. Park officials now are actively warning visitors of the peril inherent in the pursuit of a squirrel selfie. Squirrelly […]
7 ways to save on your next national park trip Many parks will increase entrance fees by $5 June 1. Here are seven ways to plan a cheaper trip: Source: www.staradvertiser.com Get the Full Story Feet to Behold: Talen Pitterle runs/walks Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim in 20-plus hours Kurt Pitterle of Dewey, father of 11-year-old Talen […]
The inherent panic that cleaners felt on April 26th while they scrubbed the underbelly of the glass walkway is palpable. However, as the brave, trained professionals worked, their demeanor came across as just another day at the office. Abseilon is a company of rope access technicians who have worked on the 70ft glass bridge for […]
The history of the national landmarks throughout the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, are rich with culture and diversity. There are over 6 million visitors per year that visit these national parks and landmarks. However, a 2011 study by the National Park Service concluded that eighty percent of visitors to the parks were […]
Scientists hope bug experiment fattens Colorado River fish Any great fishing hole depends on the health and well-being of its bugs. Source: www.wtop.com Get the Full Story Rain, snow and cool temperatures tease Arizona one last time Enjoy the rain, snow and lower temperatures while they last: It could be the last time they’re seen […]
If you didn’t know, Will Smith has a YouTube channel. Yes, you read right. The Academy Award Winning Actor has found a new surge of creative energy with his YouTube channel. And in March, after being challenged from people at Yes Theory, he agreed to bungee jump over the Grand Canyon from a helicopter on […]
Winter took another nip at the high country in Arizona this week. A snowy mix left a little more than a dusting on May 2, 2018. One Last Roar for Winter The winter of 2018 is a strange one for the whole of the United States. Across the country, the bizarre weather is abounding and […]
Grand Canyon West celebrates 30th anniversary Grand Canyon West and the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation will mark the organization’s 30th anniversary as a successful, growing business and tourism entity on Saturday, April 28, 2018, with a mix of invited guests from the Hualapai Nation and the region. Source: www.azbigmedia.com Get the Full Story Native American […]
It’s about that time! Finally, the Grand Canyon’s North Rim will be re-opening for the season on May 15, 2018. All businesses from Jacob Lake, Kaibab Plateau to the park boundary will reopen. The lodge, campground, bookstore, gas station and other amenities at the more remote North Rim close for several months each year. Visiting […]
Scientists Map Non-Native Tamarisk Beetles in Grand Canyon Scientists have made the first-ever map of how tamarisk beetles have spread into the Grand Canyon from other states. Source: www.knau.org Get the Full Story Entrance fees waived at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, April 21 If you’re looking to book a last minute day trip […]
Forecasters report elevated fire danger from windy and dry weather across Arizona today April 19, 2108. A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service covering southward area from the Arizona-Utah line north of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona to almost all of southern Arizona along the U.S.-Mexico border. The red flag […]
According to a report by National Park scientists and the Audubon Society, the effects of climate change could possibly lead to the extinction of the bald eagle. The report states that it had examined climate change’s relationship with bird populations in 257 national park sites. Based on their findings, it’s determined that climate change has […]
Popular national parks to raise fees to $35, not $70 The Interior Department is increasing fees at the most popular national parks to $35 per vehicle, backing down from an earlier plan that would have forced visitors to pay $70 per vehicle to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and other iconic parks Source: www.desertnews.com Get […]
The Interior Department is increasing fees at the most popular national parks to $35 per vehicle, to now pay $70 per vehicle to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and other iconic parks. The plan announced Thursday would increase fees at 17 popular parks by $5, up from the current $30 The $35 fee applies mostly […]
Wildlife Officials Nurse Bald Eagle Back To Health, Re-Released At The Grand Canyon A bald eagle that was found injured in January near the Grand Canyon has been nursed back to health and re-released. Source: www.gcmaz.com Get the Full Story Water Storage At The Grand Canyon Reach Sustainable Levels Water storage on the South Rim […]
Two abandoned dogs rescued in the middle of the Arizona desert back in 2016 find new owner, home and adventure. Jordan Kahana, found the dogs while driving to Grand Canyon Park and decided to adopt the two (naming them Zeus and Sedona) before road-tripping across America. According to an interview with ABC News, the trio have even […]
Valdez: Do we really need eagles over the Grand Canyon? Bald eagles could go extinct in Grand Canyon National Park by 2050 as global warming brings warmer, drier conditions that will change vegetation and wildlife patterns, according to a report by the Audubon Society and the National Park Service. Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story […]
In a rare win for the environment and for conservation efforts as a whole, a federal proposal has been made to reclassify the humpback chub fish species from “endangered” to “threatened.” According to Julie Carter of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, “Not many species of native fish have been downlisted due to recovery efforts […]
Easter weekend is almost here and there are plenty of exciting activities happening at the Grand Canyon for your family to enjoy during the holiday weekend. From March 31st through April 1st, visitors can enjoy both a fun Easter Egg Hunt and a Sunrise Service to celebrate the festivities. The Grand Canyon Rotary on the […]
This Man Rescued a Pair of Abandoned Dogs. Now They’re All Taking a Cross-Country Road Trip. A pair of abandoned dogs didn’t just find a new owner when they were rescued by Jordan Kahana in the middle of the Arizona desert — they also found a new adventure. Source: www.time.com Get the Full Story Canyon […]
Due to several breaks in the pipeline that supplies water to the South Rim, the Grand Canyon National Park is implementing new water restrictions and measures to conserve water. Under the latest restrictions implemented this past Saturday, the laundry, showers, and RV dump-fill station are closed to campers in the South Rim. While hand sanitizer […]
Sometimes things just don’t work out. A break-up of a lengthy dating relationship or a divorce can take a lot out of a person. Whether or not the break-up was amicable, it can be hard to shake off the hurt. Why? The local memories. It’s hard to get over a loved one when you walk […]
Will Smith to bungee jump from helicopter over Grand Canyon Actor Will Smith will bungee jump out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon in Arizona as soon as he is done shooting his latest movie. Source: wwww.ktar.com Get the Full Story Grand Canyon National Park announces 2019 Centennial logo In recognition of Grand Canyon […]
Finding a quality campsite with all the proper hookups for campers and RVs will be easier for travelers looking for a spot near the North Rim. The Kaibab Camper Village was purchased this past January by Chris and Ellen Winchester and is currently accepting reservations for the summer and fall seasons. The Kaibab Camper Village […]
I Am Legend won’t just be a movie title for actor Will Smith after he dangles off a bungee cord from a helicopter over the Grand Canyon. The YouTube creator group Yes Theory got jiggy with Smith in a video released last February, challenging the movie star to do a bungee jump off a helicopter. […]
The 12 Most Stunning Instagram Photos of the Grand Canyon Whether you agree with scientists who argue that the Grand Canyon is 7 million or 70 million years old, we can all agree that it’s among America’s most breath-taking natural features. Source: parade.com Get the Full Story Grand Canyon Hike Aiding in Recovery At the […]
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