A Tip of the (Flat) Hat to a GC Legend

The name Eddie McKee has long been synonymous with science at Grand Canyon National Park. As the park’s first official naturalist, McKee helped research and catalog the diverse flora and fauna during a career that spanned decades. He also was among the first to systematically study the complicated geologic history of the Grand Canyon.

On October 19th, author and geologist Sarah Andrews will pay homage to the life and career of this iconic figure during her presentation “Eddie McKee: A Grand Life.” This free public event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine of the Ages, and will appropriately cap an action-packed Earth Science Week.

Follow this link for information on the McKee presentation and the other festivities.

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.