I recently returned from my autumn backpack which rejuvenated me and raised my spirits. Before my hike, some of the latest news affecting Grand Canyon, and national parks in general, had me in a dark mood. The news is still bleak, and I'm going …
Key Inner Canyon Infrastructure Under Repair
Grand Canyon’s legendary backcountry offers profound beauty and solitude to those willing and able to venture below the rim. However, the vast majority of visitors (over 90%) enjoy the grandeur from the top due to the challenging …
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Spring Fling: Grab Your Boots and Hit the Trail
The month of March heralds the beginning of the Spring hiking season at Grand Canyon National Park. With temperatures climbing, daylight hours stretching, and the trails melting (though this year’s relatively snowless winter is making this a moot …
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South Kaibab Rock Slide Below Cedar Ridge
Be careful of what you ask for! While the Southwest is still in the grips of a drought, the recent rains in Northern Arizona has brought some relief to the area. The summer monsoon season has been especially generous to us this year. But with all …
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South Kaibab Trail Just Got “Easier”
On a recent backpack down the South Kaibab Trail, I got my first chance in months to witness the handiwork of the park’s trail crew. The results were impressive indeed. Mother Nature has not been kind to this popular canyon thoroughfare, not to …