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 25th anniversary and asked if I could cover the …
Preparing for Launch: The Grand Canyon Field Institute Rolls out its 2016 Season
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 …
Getting Down in the Dirt with the Experts at Petrified Forest
Serving as the director of the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) has been one of the great honors of my professional life. In this capacity, uncovering new and innovative ways to share the many wonders of northern Arizona with people from around …
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Outdoor Adventure Program Takes Root at Petrified Forest
Though I typically reserve my bi-monthly column to issues, updates, and opportunities that directly relate to Grand Canyon National Park, I can’t resist giving a shout out to a newly-minted outdoor education program just a few hours down the …
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Capture the Canyon with the Grand Canyon Field Institute
Artists have been flocking to Grand Canyon for over a century in search of inspiration, adventure, and unparalleled natural beauty. The chosen creative mediums may vary, but the quest is often the same: to commune with a true natural wonder, and …
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