Water at the Grand Canyon, 21st Century Style

Water, of course, is the main actor in the Grand Canyon story. The Colorado River is responsible for the whole shebang – 277 miles long, 18 miles across and a mile deep. But from the rim of the canyon the water is scarcely noticeable. It is another type of water today that is more in … Read more

The Legacy of Mary J. Colter at the Grand Canyon

You might think that with the most magnificent landscape on the continent that the Grand Canyon would not need any man-made notoriety to go along with the scenery. But the park is also known for its collection of works by master architect and interior designer Mary J. Colter – and all scarcely altered. Who Was … Read more

The Grand Canyon Guide Newspaper is No More – What Now?

These days are hard days for newspapers everywhere. Even at the Grand Canyon. In December of 2015 the National Park Service shuttered operations on its helpful Grand Canyon Guide Newspaper. It is intimidating arriving at the Grand Canyon. Where to go? What to do? How to see everything? The printed Guide was like a big … Read more

Grand Canyon Winter Dining Guide

Guess what? It’s winter and there are still a lot of people at the Grand Canyon. And after a long day at the canyon a lot of these folks get hungry. Almost all, in fact. There are not that many places to eat and you won’t have the luxury of flitting from spot to spot … Read more

Winter Hiking at the Grand Canyon – It’s for Everyone

The term “magical” gets tossed around all too freely by outdoors enthusiasts but describing hiking at the Grand Canyon in winter is not one of those occasions. There is nothing quite like a dusting of newly fallen snow to make six million year old rock formations look fresh and alive. Winter hiking options at the … Read more