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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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Review & Outlook: Grand Canyon Sales Tax Showdown – WSJ.com

May 17, 2010

Arizona is ground zero for the immigration debate, but tomorrow the state’s voters will also send a signal on taxes. They’ll cast judgment on Republican Governor Jan Brewer’s proposal to raise the state sales tax to 6.6% from 5.6% (not counting local tax add-ons) for three years in order to raise $1 billion more a [...]

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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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Wireless in the Wilderness Brings Risks, Rewards – ABC News

April 13, 2010

It was a beautiful summer day when an assistant park manager in Minnesota rescued a hiker from getting lost — without ever leaving his office. via Wireless in the Wilderness Brings Risks, Rewards – ABC News.

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Side X Side Outfitterz Announces the Spring Grand Canyon Schedule – - ATV at Off-Road.com

April 8, 2010

OAK HILLS, CA – The adventure of a lifetime could be taking your Side X Side across the desert with a destination of the Grand Canyon. Plush accommodations in a ranch style house, or sleep under the stars in a covered wagon. via Side X Side Outfitterz Announces the Spring Grand Canyon Schedule – – [...]

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Grand Canyon Staging Site to Get Face-Lift – In Transit Blog – NYTimes.com

April 7, 2010

A Grand Canyon icon is getting new plumbing. The Bright Angel Lodge, the historic 1935 hub of the South Rim, is set to undergo renovations this spring including new public bathrooms, repaved concrete sidewalks and a new roof. via Grand Canyon Staging Site to Get Face-Lift – In Transit Blog – NYTimes.com.

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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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Grand Canyon hiking trail fits on the back of a coin

March 28, 2010

The US Mint unveiled the Grand Canyon National Park Quarter this month. To fit the grandeur of the Grand Canyon on the back of the coin, the Mint considered four different artists’ renditions. via Grand Canyon hiking trail fits on the back of a coin.

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