Get some insider information from Visitor Center staff on things to do while visiting the Grand Canyon.

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Ways to Make Memorial Day Visit to Grand Canyon Easier

The Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest, most crowded…
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“Grand Canyon Woman” Teaches Backpacking to Other Women

If you’re a woman interested in learning the skills of backpacking,…
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Window Cleaners Polish Skywalk High Above Grand Canyon

People who work in big cities are used to seeing window cleaners…
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May 5 Prescribed Burn to be Visible from Grand Canyon Village

Every spring, fire managers conduct several prescribed burns…
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Avoiding Long Lines at the Grand Canyon

Millions of visitors enjoy the awesome natural sites at Grand…
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Grand Canyon Commemorates Earth Day Anniversary

Grand Canyon National Park is holding a special public celebration…
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Grand Canyon National Park is Need of Volunteers for 2016 Earth Day

Spring is in the air, bringing lots opportunities for us to delve…
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More WiFi and Cell Phone Connections in National Parks?

The National Park Service (NPS) is examining the possibility…
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Grand Canyon Backcountry Comment Period Extended

The period for submitting public comments on proposals to revise…
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Tandem Skydiving to be Offered at Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon visitors will have the opportunity to jump out of…
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$48 Million in Centennial Challenge Projects Announced by NPS

In early February, the National Park Service (NPS) announced…
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Drought-Caused Knickpoint Rapids Create Challenges for Rafters and NPS

The lengthy, severe drought affecting much of the Western United…
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Webinar and Open House for New Grand Canyon Backcountry Management Plan

Members of the public can participate in a webinar on Monday,…
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Lottery for 2017 Rafting Trips Open Through February 24

Experienced rafters aged 18 or older have until February 24 to…
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Drinking and Rafting in the Grand Canyon Do Not Always Go Together

If you want to drink alcohol during your breath-taking, heart-pounding…
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See the Grand Canyon in Miniature in Hamburg, Germany

Miniatur Wunderland—an extremely popular attraction inside…
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Grand Canyon National Park Participates in 127th Rose Parade

Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) marked the 100th anniversary…
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Grand Canyon is One of Many National Parks Open for Winter Activities

People looking for outdoor adventures and excitement could hardly…

2015 was a Record Year for Grand Canyon West Visitors

A milestone was reached by Grand Canyon West visitors on December…
57% of Americans did not know that the Grand Canyon is in Arizona.

Americans’ Knowledge of Famous U.S. Sites Is Not So Hot

Americans love traveling across their country on fun family vacations—but…
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Ratz, the Grand Canyon Mule—and the El Tovar Waiter

The mules of the Grand Canyon have long served as a popular form…
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Martin’s Boat Movie Honors Conservationist Martin Litton

The late conservationist and whitewater rafting pioneer Martin…