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The surefire signs that fall has arrived at Grand Canyon include bugling elk, changing leaves, and cooling temperatures. For the past eight years, one could add the annual Celebration of Art to that list. This week-long plein air painting …
Continue Reading about Celebration of Art Returns to the South Rim
Partners in Preservation, a collaboration between American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently announced $2 million in grants that it will disburse in support of historic places throughout the National Park …
Continue Reading about Mary Jane Colter’s “Watchtower” Receives Major Funding
For the past two decades, the Grand Canyon Field Institute has been providing in-depth, hands on educational programs for the benefit of Grand Canyon National Park visitors of all ages. I devote this bi-monthly column at this time each year to …
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 expansive vibe, and dramatic window views, that …
Continue Reading about Changing of the Guard for a Colter Classic
For nearly two decades, scores of exhibits have been enjoyed by the visiting public as part of the Kolb Studio Exhibit Series sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association, Grand Canyon National Park, and a variety of other park partners. These …
