Grand Canyon Blog Archives

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National Park Centennial Leads with Find Your Park Campaign

April 3, 2015

The Grand Canyon is pristine, beautiful, and accommodating while…

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At Age 44, a Ranger Finds Her True Calling on the North Rim

April 1, 2015

Many people have found inspiration at the Grand Canyon, staring…

Teen Saved Grand Canyon Visitor’s Life and Disappeared

March 29, 2015

The Grand Canyon can be a dangerous place to the over-confident…

Private Floats down the Canyon Floor, a Life Changing Journey

March 26, 2015

Seeing the Grand Canyon from any angle can be an enlightening…

Grand Canyon Officials Indebted to Concessions Firm

March 23, 2015

The Grand Canyon is a wonderful place, and the adventure of seeing…

Development Projects Fighting for a Slice of Grand Canyon Vista

March 20, 2015

The Grand Canyon and its surrounding national park have been…

Mary Coulter, the Architect who Defined Grand Canyon Tourism

March 16, 2015

As many visitors that have seen the Grand Canyon themselves can…

Chinese Tourism Boom Extends to Grand Canyon

March 11, 2015

The Grand Canyon and its surrounding wilderness draws in millions…

J.D. Williams Still Making Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim Trips at age 54

March 9, 2015

It’s no secret that the Grand Canyon is a great place for athletes…

Congressman Fight against Preservation of Canyon-Adjacent Land

February 20, 2015

Few places in the world offer the same awe-inspiring beauty as…

5 Ways to Save Time and Money on a Grand Canyon Vacation

February 17, 2015

There are plenty of landmarks in the world, and there are more…

Beloved and Endangered Grand Canyon Wolf Killed in Utah

February 11, 2015

Not every animal living in and around the Grand Canyon has a…

Grand Canyon Coffee and Café Moves to More Accessible Location

February 10, 2015

There are plenty of dining and hospitality destinations around…

Grand Canyon Officials Research the Impact of Non-Native Species

February 4, 2015

The Grand Canyon has a fragile and particular ecosystem that…

Grand Canyon Rethinking South Rim Artist in Residency Program

February 3, 2015

The area surrounding the Grand Canyon is home to as many wonders…

Wingsuit Pilots to Make World’s First Trip across Grand Canyon

January 28, 2015

Millions of people see the Grand Canyon every year, but an ambitious…

Xanterra Attempting to Trademark Historic Hotel Names

January 26, 2015

If you’re a Grand Canyon enthusiast or a native of the area,…

For those seeking the ultimate challenge say hello to Grand Canyon’s Rock Wall

January 22, 2015

Rock climbers from around the world flock to the Grand Canyon,…

USASA Presents the Grand Canyon Series of Winter Sports

January 14, 2015

Arizona and Southern Nevada aren’t exactly famous for their…

Kayakers Attempt to Break Record, Set another One Instead

January 12, 2015

The Grand Canyon is full of opportunities to have a one-of-a-kind,…

Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years of National Parks

December 31, 2014

The United States of America have many national parks with many…

Astronaut Captures Incredible View of Grand Canyon

December 26, 2014

Six million years ago, what we now know as the Colorado River…

Broken Pipe Pollutes Grand Canyon Water Near Phantom Ranch

December 19, 2014

The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful from any angle, but…

100th Anniversary of National Park System Approaching

December 16, 2014

With the 100th anniversary of the national park system approaching,…

Rare Clouds Fill Grand Canyon to the Brim

December 12, 2014

Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, you will instantly…

New Scorpion-Like Creatures Discovered in Grand Canyon

December 11, 2014

There has been no shortage of incredible sights to behold at…

Team of 8 Recreate 950-Mile Rafting Route through Grand Canyon

December 3, 2014

The Grand Canyon National Park is a thriving wilderness, perfect…

Winter Closures in Place at Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks

December 1, 2014

The Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim may have already…

Ban on Mining Grand Canyon Area to be Reconsidered

November 27, 2014

The Grand Canyon is one of the most defining characteristics…

Grand Canyon Can’t Find Replacement for Xanterra

November 20, 2014

The Grand Canyon National Park isn’t just a place. It’s a…