The threat to Grand Canyon from uranium mining is back in the news as the Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on a key resolution later this month. A … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Painting of Grand Canyon a “Must See”
English born painter Thomas Moran famously painted some of the most iconic landscapes of the Western United States. His “Chasm of the Colorado” depicted Grand Canyon beneath a fierce storm. Though … [Read more...]
North Rim Opens on May 15
One of the most anticipated events of the year in Grand Canyon National Park is the official resumption of visitor services on the North Rim. Once again the target date was May 15, and with much … [Read more...]
Conquering the “Great Unknown”
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s pioneering expedition down the Colorado River, including the inaugural run through Grand Canyon. Powell and his feisty crew of nine … [Read more...]
A Season of Celebration at Grand Canyon
Finally some great news from the Department of the Interior. Christine “Chris” Lehnertz will resume her duties as superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park following the completion of an … [Read more...]
Hermit Road’s Big Views Made Easy
A real bonus for park visitors during the winter months (December through February) is the seasonal access they have to the breathtaking scenic overlooks along Hermit Road (formerly known as West Rim … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon Mining Ban Upheld by 9th Circuit
In early October, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request from the National Mining Association to hear an appeal to a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold a ban on uranium mining near Grand … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute Rolls Out 2019 Program
The Grand Canyon Association, for which this writer has served as Director of the Field Institute for two decades, recently changed its name to Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC). The change was made to … [Read more...]
Colorful Finish to North Rim Season
Though not considered a fall colors destination on a scale of the not-to-distant Colorado Rockies, the changing of the foliage on Grand Canyon’s North Rim draws its share of photographers and leaf … [Read more...]
Think You Know the Canyon?
What are your odds of finding dinosaur fossils below the rim? How about a city? Are there any deeper canyons on the planet? These and other facts are confirmed or debunked in a fun quiz on the … [Read more...]