About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit is longtime Grand Canyon National Park resident, director of the Grand Canyon Field Institute, and professional landscape photographer. To view his Grand Canyon photography visit Grand Canyon Prints.

Mike can now add author to his long list of achievements. His latest project has been to publish a children's book, "Going to Grand Canyon National Park." Geared to children ages 8 to 12 years of age. Learn more about it at Young Readers, Meet an Old Canyon.
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New & Improved BA Trailhead Unveiled

Bright Angel Trailhead sign with workers | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Portable toilets, potholes, and puzzled tourists looking for bearings--that was the scene for … [Read more...]

Canyon Critters to take Center Stage on Celebrate Wildlife Day

Bull and cow elk | Photo by Mike Buchheit

There is no arguing that the visual spectacle of the world’s most famous chasm is the most common … [Read more...]

Let’s Go Boatin’!

Colorado River Rafts | Photo by Mike Buchheit

The much anticipated commercial river running season at Grand Canyon kicks off this week in earnest. … [Read more...]

Top Ten Reasons to Love April Hiking

Springtime on the Bright Angel Trail | Photo by Mike Buchheit

In my studied opinion, there is no greater month to hike in the Grand Canyon than April. Here are my … [Read more...]

March Comes in Like a…Budget Impasse

Visitors taking in the Sunset | Photo by Mike Buchheit

The budget-related gridlock in Washington, D.C., has reached Grand Canyon National Park in the form … [Read more...]

Digging Up The Past

Ancestral Puebloan Granary | Photo by Mike Buchheit

There are few more compelling stories about Grand Canyon National Park than those of the hardy souls … [Read more...]

Guiding Community Comes together for Pre-Season Refresher

Grand Canyon Guide Refresher Training | Photo by Mike Buchheit

There are few activities in life that can be as reliably life-changing as a Grand Canyon backpack. … [Read more...]

Cupid’s Chasm

CCC Heart Rock | Photo by Mike Buchheit

From awe to anxiety, Grand Canyon evokes many emotions in the nearly five million visitors that … [Read more...]

The Big Chill

Winter Sunrise | Photo by Mike Buchheit

The year has begun with bone-chilling temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park. Sub-zero lows and … [Read more...]

Making “Grand” Plans for Your 2013

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art | Photo by Mike Buchheit

It’s time again to make your New Year’s resolutions. Rather than a doomed attempt to swear off … [Read more...]