Though I typically reserve my bi-monthly column to issues, updates, and opportunities that directly relate to Grand Canyon National Park, I can’t resist giving a shout out to a newly-minted outdoor … [Read more...]
Uranium Mining Set to Resume Near Grand Canyon
It’s hardly news that geology is a hot topic at Grand Canyon National Park. The ancient rock layers that soar from rim to river are as visually stunning to the casual visitor as they are insightful to … [Read more...]
Capture the Canyon with the Grand Canyon Field Institute
Artists have been flocking to Grand Canyon for over a century in search of inspiration, adventure, and unparalleled natural beauty. The chosen creative mediums may vary, but the quest is often the … [Read more...]
Escalade Project Meets its Match
Russell Begaye, the newly-elected president of the Navajo Nation, wasted little time restating his opposition to the Escalade development project. This proposed controversial resort and retail complex … [Read more...]
Changing of the Guard for a Colter Classic
Have you visited the Desert View Watchtower lately? If not, you’re in for a real treat. Gone is the former gift shop clutter in the main kiva room on the ground floor. Today’s visitors can enjoy the … [Read more...]
In Defense of the Little Colorado River Confluence
On the eve before my tenth rafting trip through the Grand Canyon, I am typing this column in advance to meet my April 15th deadline. After checking the calendar, I was excited to see that I will be … [Read more...]
No Shortage of Headlines for Grand Canyon These Days
As one of the nation’s most revered and popular national parks, Grand Canyon National Park is no stranger to media attention. A recent host of contentious development initiatives, political and legal … [Read more...]
Ready for Launch! Grand Canyon Boating Season is Soon to Begin
The snow is melting fast, Spring Breaking families are streaming to the South Rim, and the birds are turning up the volume. These are all surefire signs that the backpacking and river running seasons … [Read more...]
Once Again, March Comes in Like a Lion
True to form, a welcome winter storm is bearing down on Grand Canyon National Park, bringing with it much needed rain, sleet, and snow. For the past few years March has commenced with a similarly … [Read more...]
Infamous River Trip Chronicled in Real-Life Thriller
It is the rare author who can make a compelling read out of such seemingly disparate topics as the Spanish exploration of the American West, the day-to-day operations of a hydroelectric dam, and the … [Read more...]