The arrival of the summer rains in the Grand Canyon region is always a cause for celebration. Beyond the palpable relief for plants and animals from the scorching sun, outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes can take full advantage of the welcome cloud …
Monsoon Skies Spell Show Time
Arguably the best time to photograph Grand Canyon is during the summer rainy season, otherwise known as the Arizona monsoon. On a typical day towering clouds build throughout the morning, only to explode in the afternoon in a kaleidoscope of …
Canyon Welcomes Summer Rains
Two weeks ago this column bemoaned the tardy arrival of northern Arizona's summer rains. I'm happy to report that near-daily rains since that post have defused the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Many fire restrictions have been lifted, and many …
Deluge in the Desert
October is historically one of the best months for backpacking at Grand Canyon. The late-summer rains are over, and winter snows lie ahead, leaving crisp, dry days and starry nights for those lucky enough to secure a coveted camping permit. …
Summer Rains
Grand Canyon's summer rains, also known as the "monsoon season", are forecast to begin this week, courtesy of the westward drifting remnants of Hurricane Emily. This seasonal deluge is created by moist air rotating upward from the Gulf of …