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...]

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...]

Thunder River/Deer Creek Loop

Overview of Thunder River - Deer Creek Hike

Day One On October 17, 1999, our fearless group of Grand Canyon Field Institute hikers converged … [Read more...]

Enjoy the New Year in a Timeless Place

River rafters | Photo by Mike Buchheit

The New Year has arrived, and it’s time to make a resolution or two. If you’re scratching your … [Read more...]

Grand Canyon Field Institute Rolls out 2012 Schedule

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In any given year, there are few topics, trails, or tantalizing destinations that will be left … [Read more...]

Young Artists turn to the River for Inspiration

Little Colorado River | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Grand Canyon National Park and the non-profit Grand Canyon Youth recently collaborated on an … [Read more...]

Canyon on the Quick: GCFI to Offer Half Day Educational Walking Tours

GCFI Instructor leading day trip on South Rim | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Looking for something to do with the family during your summer visit to the South Rim? The Grand … [Read more...]

Grand Canyon Field Institute Announces 2011 Schedule

Grand Canyon Field Institute trip | Photo by Mike Buchheit

If you've ever stood scratching your head at the rim of the canyon, wondering what the canyon looks … [Read more...]

Grand Canyon Field Institute Announces 2010 Program

Taking a break on a side hike in the Canyon | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Since its inception in 1993, the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) has conducted hundreds of … [Read more...]

Grand Canyon History Comes Alive

Historic photo taken in front of El Tovar Hotel | Photo courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon has been a magnet for humanity for Millennia. The past few centuries in particular have … [Read more...]