It’s time again to make your New Year’s resolutions. Rather than a doomed attempt to swear off fudge brownies, why not steer towards the positive and treat yourself to a Grand Canyon National Park visit or two? Here’s a canyon-sized list of fun …
Thunder River/Deer Creek Loop
Day One On October 17, 1999, our fearless group of Grand Canyon Field Institute hikers converged upon Jacob Lake Lodge near the North Rim of Grand Canyon. We ate some lunch in the restaurant, bought some homemade cookies and muffins from the …
Enjoy the New Year in a Timeless Place
The New Year has arrived, and it’s time to make a resolution or two. If you’re scratching your head in search of a way to push (or pamper) yourself in 2012, the Grand Canyon can help fill up your dance card. Here are a few suggestions: I …
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Grand Canyon Field Institute Rolls out 2012 Schedule
In any given year, there are few topics, trails, or tantalizing destinations that will be left unvisited by one of the fifty-plus classes offered by the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI). The longstanding outdoor education program of the Grand …
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Young Artists turn to the River for Inspiration
Grand Canyon National Park and the non-profit Grand Canyon Youth recently collaborated on an art-based whitewater rafting trip called Grand Inspiration (GRIN). The program was facilitated by writer and NPS science educator Juliet Oakes, artist and …
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