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Pioneering the Best Trails in the Southwest
"Home sweet home," mused my acquaintance as we peered into the centuries-old stone and mortar structure, most recently dubbed Beamer's Cabin. Sweet, yes, if one desires a dusty, ten-by-ten dwelling without plumbing. Though I have to admit, the lack …
Continue Reading about R & R at the LCR: Hiking the Beamer Trail
I recall the day my wife and I moved to Grand Canyon National Park six years ago. As we approached the entrance station a pair of low-flying ravens joined us for the final leg of our urban exodus. The winged duo bobbed playfully just ahead of our …
Continue Reading about Coming Full Circle on a Bass to Boucher Backpack
By Frank Mussler Trip report follows gallery. My trip started in Flagstaff at 6 am where I met my tour guide, Jon, and a couple from Boston. We drove to Hualapai Hilltop. It pays to get an early start as there are usually a lot of cars in …
Our Grand Canyon Field Institute hike started out very pleasantly, if not a bit warm. Heading down the South Kaibab Trail on March 29th, the sun shone brightly and the air was calm. Temperatures got into the eighties, but starting out early we were …
As the Grand Canyon Field Institute's 1995 season marched along, director John Frazier suggested I accompany our late-May class on a trip to the North Rim's Clear Creek and it's tributary Cheyava Falls. It was an easy sell. I had been admiring the …
