North Canyon Grotto | Photo by Mike Buchheit 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 … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Painting of Grand Canyon a “Must See”
Author Mike Buchheit stands in front of Thomas Moran's "Chasm of the Colorado" English born painter Thomas Moran famously painted some of the most iconic landscapes of the Western United States. … [Read more...]
North Rim Opens on May 15
Point Imperial Sunrise | Photo by Mike Buchheit 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 … [Read more...]
Conquering the “Great Unknown”
Powell Memorial | Photo by Mike Buchheit This summer marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s pioneering expedition down the Colorado River, including the inaugural run through Grand … [Read more...]
A Season of Celebration at Grand Canyon
Superintendent Chris Lehnertz | Photo by Mike Buchheit Finally some great news from the Department of the Interior. Christine “Chris” Lehnertz will resume her duties as superintendent of … [Read more...]
Hermit Road’s Big Views Made Easy
Entrance to Hermit Road in Grand Canyon Village. Gates open to general public until March 1st. | Mike Buchheit A real bonus for park visitors during the winter months (December through February) is … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon Mining Ban Upheld by 9th Circuit
Mooney Falls, one of several stunning waterfalls in Havasu Canyon | Photo by Mike Buchheit In early October, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request from the National Mining Association to hear an … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute Rolls Out 2019 Program
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 … [Read more...]
Colorful Finish to North Rim Season
Sunbeam through Quaking Aspens | Photo by Mike Buchheit Though not considered a fall colors destination on a scale of the not-to-distant Colorado Rockies, the changing of the foliage on Grand … [Read more...]
Think You Know the Canyon?
A memorable monsoon sunset near Hopi Point | Photo by Mike Buchheit What are your odds of finding dinosaur fossils below the rim? How about a city? Are there any deeper canyons on the planet? These … [Read more...]