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Meteor Showers Over the Grand Canyon and Whitewater Rafting with Arizona River Runners

May 25, 2010

Stargazing in the Grand Canyon is well – grand! The complete absence of light (except for the moon at times) enables you to see the stars at their most glorious. When the last camper has gone to bed, and all is quiet you are blanketed by a night sky bursting with stars, stars so bright [...]

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Family Vacation Ideas- Mule Trip in Grand Canyon National Park

May 5, 2010

When you are searching for a fun and educational family vacation idea set your sights on a mule trip in Grand Canyon National Park.  The Grand Canyon vacation experience is made much more interesting and exciting when your family can take a mule trip from the South Rim of the Canyon all the way down [...]

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Grand Canyon National Park to Host Third Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day” on May 1st

April 18, 2010

Celebrate Wildlife Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, at Shrine of the Ages on the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park, will offer great opportunities for visitors to learn about the Grand Canyon’s fascinating wildlife and the work of the biologists who study them. Now in its third year, Celebrate Wildlife Day [...]

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Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon – ABC News

April 16, 2010

Our national parks have a way of mesmerizing visitors and reminding us of why we travel. And for one week starting Saturday, all 392 parks will be free for everybody. via Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon – ABC News.

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Enjoy Earth Day at Grand Canyon National Park

April 14, 2010
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What better place can you think of to celebrate Earth Day than at the amazing Grand Canyon National Park?  You can enjoy Earth Day with your whole family enjoying the natural grandeur of this ancient canyon. Soaring colorful vistas and deep rugged gorges will make you feel truly in touch with the Earth, as well [...]

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Easter at the Grand Canyon

April 3, 2010
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Easter at the Grand Canyon, while not a typical religious holiday expedition, is a wonderful experience. Besides the usual natural beauty of the Canyon and the surrounding area, travelers will be pleased to know that the mild spring climate means that all of the attractions and events are open, as well as the special activities [...]

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Taking the Kids to Grand Canyon by Car

March 23, 2010
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One of the best places to visit by car is the Grand Canyon. It’s fun, it’s exciting and even if your kids have already seen it, they’re going to love it again and again. There are many scenic tours and other paths available but many people travel to the Grand Canyon by car or at [...]

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5 Reasons to Take Your Family to the Grand Canyon

March 18, 2010
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The Grand Canyon is an amazing vacationing spot with approximately five million visitors annually. It’s a natural wonder that continues to intrigue people after all of these years. It’s the perfect place for families to visit and the breath-taking view can be appreciated by the young and the old alike. It’s a vacation memory that [...]

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Taking Toddlers to the Grand Canyon

March 10, 2010
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Visiting the Grand Canyon is certainly a site to see with so many things to do it’ll be a trip that you’ll remember for a lifetime. It’s a wonderful adventure for kids where they can see the wonders of nature first hand. It’s truly an event the whole family will enjoy with so many things [...]

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Planning a Trip to Grand Canyon South

March 4, 2010
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One of the most favorite places for families to visit on vacation is the Grand Canyon. It is estimated that nearly 5 million travel to this 1 mile deep canyon each year. Most of these people go to the South rim to see the canyon from their car at overlooks along the way. This is [...]

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