Symposium Set to Bring History Alive

Grand Canyon Historic Bright Angel Trail: John Hance | Photo courtesy of NPS — John Hance on historic Bright Angel Trail

Calling all history buffs! The Grand Canyon Historical Society and the National Park Service, along with other park partners, are proud to announce the forthcoming Grand Canyon History Symposium taking place November 4–6.

This event will be held in Grand Canyon Village and will feature wide-ranging presentations by dozens of scholars, park rangers, authors, and other Grand Canyon experts. With history as a guide, the thought-provoking lectures will delight those with a keen interest in the cast of legendary characters who have made their mark at Grand Canyon.

Don’t miss this third installment in a compelling series of symposia that began in 2002. You’re bound to bump into old friends and make a few new ones. Follow this link for more information or to register: http://www.grandcanyonhistory.org/2016-symposium.html

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.