My favorite time of hiking Grand Canyon has arrived! The days are finally cooling off, and the nights are getting downright chilly. It is actually a pleasure to wrap yourself inside your sleeping bag … [Read more...]
Another Pipeline Break Closes Phantom Ranch and Brings Water Restrictions
As so often happens these days with the aging Transcanyon Pipeline, another break occurred on August 29th north of Phantom Ranch along the North Kaibab Trail. The pipeline has been repaired but is … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Bend Parking Fees, Dangerous Selfies, North Rim Opening/Construction, and more news
Horseshoe Bend Parking Fees Whew! The summer season is just starting, and there is so much news to share, I don't know where to start. So I guess I'll just jump right in. My first story is … [Read more...]
Fatalities at Grand Canyon, National Park Week, Maswik Lodging Upgrade, and Spring Break Continues
Three Fatalities Grand Canyon had three fatalities in less than two weeks - two within the park and one at Grand Canyon West's Eagle Point on the Hualapai Reservation outside the park. Eagle Point … [Read more...]
March Madness – and I’m not talking basketball!
Late Season Snow Weather across the country has been crazy this season, and Grand Canyon is no exception! By this time in spring, the worst we usually get is wind but with lots of sunshine. … [Read more...]
Oldest Junior Ranger, River Permit Lottery and Kolb Brothers
103-Year-Old Junior Ranger After first hearing this on NPR, I had to share this wonderful, uplifting story. While Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating its centennial this year, Rose … [Read more...]
Tribute to Mike Buchheit
Since 2005, Mike Buchheit has been writing an article for Hit the Trail twice a month. So when Mike told me that he and his wife, Kim, were going to be taking a vacation to Italy to celebrate their … [Read more...]
Phantom Ranch – New Lottery System to Debut
If you've ever tried getting reservations at Phantom Ranch, you already know how difficult that is. There are only 92 beds total in all the cabins and dorms combined, and these are used by hikers and … [Read more...]
Digging for Dinosaurs in Triassic Park and Other Adventures
Ready to release your inner "Indiana Jones" and get your hands dirty on a paleontological dig while looking for dinosaur bones? Or would you rather participate in recording and documenting rock art … [Read more...]
Spring Hiking in the Canyon
April in the Canyon. Prickly pear, hedgehog cactus and wildflowers are in bloom, and the winter storms have filled up the springs and seeps. Long days, mild temps, and everything is brand new again. … [Read more...]