This summer marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s pioneering expedition down the Colorado River, including the inaugural run through Grand Canyon. Powell and his feisty crew of nine launched on their historic journey on May 24, 1869, at …
Lights, Action, Rangers!
Grand Canyon National Park interpretive rangers are well known for their keen knowledge of the park’s natural resources, helpful safety tips, and invaluable advice on where best to experience everything from a dramatic sunset to a juicy hamburger. …
Ready for Launch! Grand Canyon Boating Season is Soon to Begin
The snow is melting fast, Spring Breaking families are streaming to the South Rim, and the birds are turning up the volume. These are all surefire signs that the backpacking and river running seasons are upon us at Grand Canyon National …
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Canyon Classics: Cover to Cover
Looking for a great summer read? I picked up "The Grand Canyon Reader" on a recent visit to Telluride, and have yet to put it down. In this volume, Lance Newman, a Professor of English and longtime commercial river guide has cherry-picked an …