One of the signature sounds along the South Rim during autumn is the nocturnal bugling of the male elk. Their plaintive “whistles” attract female attention during the mating season (or “rut” as its known), and serve as a warning to would-be …
Popular Plein Air Painting Event Returns to the Canyon
Not unlike the bugling of elk, the flocking of jays, and the switch to gold for the aspen leaves, the annual Celebration of Art has become one of the rites of autumn at Grand Canyon National Park. 2012 marks the fourth year for this plein air …
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The Next Generation Makes their Mark with Art Exhibit
If you enjoy canyon photography, prose, poems, and paintings, then make a beeline for an art exhibit that showcases the work of ten teenage artists who recently ran the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. This annual journey, entitled Grand …
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Putting on the Red, White and Blue in Tusayan
The Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a day of festivities on July 4th to celebrate the country’s 236th birthday. This annual event includes a parade, music, food, and plenty of chatter about the mile-deep chasm that weaves together …
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Strict Fire Restrictions Begin Wednesday on Tusayan & Williams Ranger Districts
Due to the extremely dry and windy weather conditions that northern Arizona has been experiencing, Kaibab National Forest is implementing strict fire restrictions on the Tusayan (area south of Grand Canyon's South Rim) and Williams Ranger Districts …