Tia Jones is a long time contributor for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center website. She is active outdoors and absolutely loves the Grand Canyon.
Avoid Grand Canyon South Rim’s long entrance line: Ride the free Tusayan shuttle The Grand Canyon is a wonder of the world, but long lines and crowded parking lots at Grand Canyon National Park can have visitors wondering if they’ll ever get out of the car to see it. Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story […]
The Grand Canyon was considered one of America’s greatest natural wonders and had been admired by travelers long before the concept of tourism came to the country. In 1919, the Grand Canyon National Park was made official and the land was given certain protections in order for visitors to relish in its splendor for generations […]
The next phase of road improvements within the South Rim area of the Grand Canyon are set to take place at the start of next week. Tourists should be aware that the South Rim roads improvement project is expected to fully close several intersections to and from Grand Canyon Village starting on Sunday. Visitors and […]
Going on a Grand Canyon adventure is a fun experience, but the excitement, energy, and momentum can sometimes be stalled by traffic. Jams on the highway and long lines for tickets are common during the heavy tourist season. However, you can skip many of the long lines and shorten the trip time spent in your […]
Wheelchair users seek outdoor adventures Jabe Couch rode his electric wheelchair down a familiar path near Lava Butte. A couple inches of fresh snow caked his wheels, making his stroll a little tougher. He wasn’t troubled, though. Source: www.bendbulletin.com Get the Full Story NPS to host Grand Canyon Founder’s Day events In celebration of the […]
You just can’t beat the view of the Grand Canyon South Rim. If you want the amazing postcard vistas then the South Rim is your best option for a Grand Canyon visit. The lush greenery of the forests and the faded orange of the canyon itself is one of the most beautiful sights a person […]
Fire managers in the North Zone of the Grand Canyon are moving forward with the prescribed burnings of piles in the North Rim Developed Area. Pending good weather conditions, the burnings of two 16-acre units of hand piles could take place as early as February 25, 2018. This shouldn’t affect most tourism as the North […]
Arizona’s most popular campgrounds, reservations for spots at Havasupai Falls will be available beginning Feb. 1. This year, campers can maek reservations online through the new online reservation system. Reservations can also be made by phoning the tribe’s tourism office at (928) 448-2121. All hikers entering the reservation must have a valid permit issued by […]
Grand Canyon Skywalk: How much it costs, how to get there from Thinking of visiting Grand Canyon West and testing your nerve by walking on the Skywalk or riding the new zipline? Here’s how much it costs, how to buy tickets and how to get there from Las Vegas and Phoenix. Source: www.azcentral.com Get Full […]
Visiting the Grand Canyon can be a great adventure for you and your family. You can all go climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, and do many other great activities that can get your blood flowing and pump adrenaline into your veins. But if you want to take your adventure to the next level, you and your […]
The Grand Canyon presents a photographic opportunities for the amateur photo enthusiast. Moments turn into memories. Elements turn into easels. And novelty turns into nostalgia. Keep it alive by striking a pose and passing it along. We picked a few Instagram pics this week that will have You wanting to visit the Grand Canyon just […]
ATTENTION: If you’re planning on traveling around the Grand Canyon, expect big traffic changes that your GPS won’t tell you about. Starting on Sunday, February 4th 2018, there will be some impactful road changes that will affect how you get around to the Visitor Center, General Store, and Historic Village near Desert View that will […]
There are few experiences better than exploring one of the largest natural wonders alongside man’s best friend. Taking your pets on a trip to the Grand Canyon can be incredibly fun and rewarding for both you and the furry family members. However, before you head on over to your hotel with your pup to see […]
The Grand Canyon Tattoo Convention Brings the World’s Top Artists to Mesa When a bunch of tattoo artists try to create a tattoo convention out of nothing, it can go off the rails pretty quickly. Source: www.phoenixnewstimes.com Get the Full Story Zipline over the Grand Canyon? it’s now possible. Visitors to the Grand Canyon have […]
The Grand Canyon presents a photographic opportunities for the amateur photo enthusiast. Moments turn into memories. Elements turn into easels. And novelty turns into nostalgia. Keep it alive by striking a pose and passing it along. We picked a few Instagram pics this week that will have You wanting to visit the Grand Canyon just […]
Iconic Grand Canyon Stop Closes Williams Junction is officially closed. Source: www.travelpulse.com Get the Full Story Deep dive into the Grand Canyon yields amazing scenery, if not … Roughly 6 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park in a year, but fewer than 100,000 of them spend a night in the park’s backcountry. Source: www.chicagotribune.com […]
If you haven’t heard, the Grand Canyon is offering free admission to the park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday, January 15, 2018 is the first free admission day of 2018. Remember, the other days are: 1. April 21st, to celebrate National Park Week. 2. September 22nd, to celebrate National Public Lands Day. 3. […]
An Elevated Dining Experience at the Grand Canyon Papillon helicopters tours offers the ultimate ride to dinner from the Las Vegas Strip Source: wwww.dailymeal.com Get the Full Story Train station stop-off at Grand Canyon shuts down The train rolled in well past sunset as a couple of shuttle drivers waited at a dimly lit platform […]
Zip lines to open at Grand Canyon in January The Hualapai (WAHL’-uh-peye) Tribe is expanding tourist offerings at the west rim of the Grand Canyon. Source: www.reviewjournal.com Get the Full Story Watch the Grand Canyon Fill With Clouds in This Timelapse Clouds form when warm, humid air rises into the cooler atmosphere, and all that […]
Vacation planning 101: NPS announces fee-free days for 2018 Winter winds are howling and Christmas is on the way, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning next summer’s road trip or family vacation. Source: www.grandcanyonnews.com Get the Full Story Kids in the Canyon’ opens a world of possibilities for at-risk students The […]
National Parks cut free admission days to Grand Canyon, other parks If you’re planning a Grand Canyon trip in 2018 and want to do it on a budget, you might have fewer opportunities than you had in 2017. Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story National Park Service plan to kill bison in Grand Canyon unneeded […]
Grand Canyon could soon become a bison hunting ‘horror show’ Grand To his credit, President Donald Trump recently drew attention to the “horror show” that is elephant trophy hunting, adding in a tweet that he would be “very hard pressed” to see it otherwise. Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story North Rim of the Grand […]
Highway to North Rim of Grand Canyon will close Tuesday The highway to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona is scheduled to close Tuesday for the winter. Source: www.azfamily.com Get the Full Story Annual Christmas bird count returns to Grand Canyon Dec. 17 The National Audubon Society will hold its […]
Palmer woman finds lessons in near-death experience in Grand Canyon The first thing Karen Klein wants you to know is that she is no thrill-seeker. Source: www.mcall.com Get the Full Story Scenic Arizona: Tips for photographing the Grand Canyon Anyone who’s ever stood at the rim of the Grand Canyon, peering below at the layers […]
Meet the Men Who Hiked the Entire Grand Canyon The pair hiked 800 miles in 71 days to showcase the canyon’s hidden beauty, which they say is under threat. Source: www.5280.com Get the Full Story 10 Astonishing Photos of Grand Canyon National Park That’ll Blow … These stunning photos of the Grand Canyon National Park […]
Town near Grand Canyon weighing effects of taller buildings The ballot measure being decided Tuesday is the latest push in a decadeslong effort to build new hotels, boutique shops and commercial centers in Tusayan, a tiny town that millions of people pass through on the way to the Grand Canyon each year Source: www.azcentral.com Get […]
Tourism companies also face rising fees in Grand Canyon National Park Visitor entrance fees aren’t the only ones set to climb in a recently released National Park Service proposal. Source: www.azdailysun.com Get the Full Story Navajo Nation Votes Down Controversial Hotel and Tram Project at After years of controversy, the Navajo Nation rejected plans to […]
Grand Canyon, other popular national parks may double fees Visitors to the Grand Canyon and other popular national parks may soon feel sticker shock when they pull up to the entrance gates. Source: www.cbsnews.com Get the Full Story Navajo leaders to consider controversial Grand Canyon tram Navajo Nation lawmakers are scheduled to take up legislation […]
Team quantifies fatigue using wearables Can fatigue be predicted? Can life-threatening fatigue be differentiated from recoverable fatigue? A team of researchers led by Sandia National Laboratories is seeking answers to these questions through the Rim-to-Rim Wearables. Source: https://www.phys.org/ Get the Full Story Grand Canyon bridge closure means detour for Kaibab Trail hikers Hikers trekking to the […]
Want a deal on Grand Canyon aerial tour? Book soon. If you want a deal on an aerial tour of the Grand Canyon you’ll have to act fast. Source: www.azcentral.com Get the Full Story 4 fantastic northern Arizona hikes for fall colors The temperatures are mild and the aspens are aglow, making October the perfect […]
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