Grand Canyon Blog Archives

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Ancient Grand Canyon Rocks Recovered in Australia

October 18, 2018

Australia and Arizona are separated by a body of water and 8,500…

Fossil Day Offers a Season Finale Event of Jurassic Proportions

October 11, 2018

The Grand Canyon plans to have a seasonal sendoff on October…

North Rim Closes for the Winter on October 15th

October 11, 2018

Winter is coming up faster than those across the Grand Canyon…

Water Restrictions throughout Grand Canyon Persist Due to Pipeline Breaks

October 4, 2018

Water is always a scarce and sacred resource throughout the Grand…

Grand Canyon Elk will be Collared in Wildlife Biologist Research Effort

October 3, 2018

Elks are beautiful, majestic animals. While these animals are…

Trail of Time Snapshots Highlights of the Grand Canyon’s Geological History

October 2, 2018

The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a gorgeous, breathtaking formation.…

Will Smith’s Happy Birthday Jump Took Place at the Grand Canyon

September 25, 2018

Will Smith had an action-packed birthday as he bungeed into the…

Mule Train Operations Continue on Thanks to the Grand Canyon’s Own Anderson Mann

September 25, 2018

Anderson Mann is a guy who loves what he does. Mann is the building…

Rabies Has Come to the Grand Canyon through a Creature of the Night

September 14, 2018

Officials confirmed that a bat in the Grand Canyon National Park…

Matthew McConaughey Squares Off with a Ram on Grand Canyon Picnic

September 13, 2018

Matthew McConaughey is known as being a Hollywood favorite; adored…

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is Due to Undergo Seasonal Changes in Mid-October

September 11, 2018

The summer has come to an end and on October 16th, preparations…

The Grand Canyon has Become the White Whale for Runners Across the Globe

September 9, 2018

Less that one percent of the six-million tourists that visit…

North Rim of Grand Canyon Reopened After Devastating Wildfire

August 20, 2018

A strike of lightning on July 24, 2018, ignited a wildfire that…

Outrage Abolishes Higher Fees in Grand Canyon Rafting Plan

August 20, 2018

The contract to raise commercial river trips through the Grand…

Planning Stages for Iconic Grand Canyon Reboot are Officially Underway

August 16, 2018

For visitors who plan to get a fantastic peek at the Grand Canyon…

Contest for Will Smith’s Bungee Jump for Charity Over Grand Canyon Enables One Lucky Fan to Be Present

August 14, 2018

Will Smith, jumping out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon…

The National Park Service Shut Down Fee Proposal to the Relief of Grand Canyon Business Owners

August 14, 2018

The Grand Canyon is filled with a host of small businesses that…

Grand Canyon Wildfire Rages Causing Road and Trail Closures Throughout the North Rim

August 9, 2018

A lightning strike led to a wildfire that spread throughout the…

Wildfire Forces the Grand Canyon’s North Rim Road to Close Due to Wildfire

August 6, 2018

This year is proving to be extremely dangerous for the iconic…

Study Finds the Grand Canyon to have Cleaner Air than Fellow National Parks

July 24, 2018

The thought of National Parks echoes the sentiment of the great…

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Virtual Tours Take Off with New Fitness Game

July 18, 2018

Virtual Reality (VR) is everywhere. In the last year, virtual…

Grand Canyon Admission Passes have Gone Digital

June 25, 2018

The internet has seemingly overtaken every aspect of people’s…

Pump Repair Eases Water Restrictions Across the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

June 20, 2018

June has been a rough month for visitors and locals alike, throughout…

Restaurant Under the Grand Canyon Serves Rewarding Treats to Travelers

June 18, 2018

The Grand Canyon is known for its breathtaking views and its…

Grand Canyon Tours for Seniors

June 18, 2018

Inducted as a National Park in 1919, the Grand Canyon has welcomed…

Level 2 Water Restrictions Implemented on North Rim of Grand Canyon

June 12, 2018

Earlier in the month, a pump malfunction led to water conservation…

Pack Mules are the Backbone of Travel throughout the Grand Canyon

June 6, 2018

The mule is an animal that’s known for being a surefooted,…

Tips to Hiking the Grand Canyon Safely

June 4, 2018

The Grand Canyon averages a high of 100° during the summer months.…

Grand Canyon Entrance Fees Increase to Keep Up With Management Demand

May 31, 2018

Over four million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. Everyone…

Phantom Ranch has Served the Guests of the Grand Canyon for Nearly a Century

May 29, 2018

Phantom Ranch was built in 1922. Located on the floor of the…