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To Pay or Not to Pay Road to Grand Canyon’s Skywalk Is Getting Pricey

Been to Grand Canyon’s Skywalk lately? More and more people are answering “yes” to that question these days. As a result, a private ranch owner in Arizona decided to charge visitors a road fee to cross...

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Grand Canyon Volunteer Vacation Requires Hard Work and Dedication

It seems, everyone is getting into the act. Even cruise ships and hotels offer guests the opportunity to volunteer. Holland America has offered the “Cruise with Purpose” where passengers boarded...

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Kids to Explore Grand Canyon with Elmo

Your child’s imagination is sure to reach exciting heights when “Sesame Street” heads to the Grand Canyon National Park. That’s right; a new project shows beloved monsters Elmo and Murray tour Grand...

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Grand Canyon Visitors Don’t Need to Take a Vacation from Healthy Eating

  If you’re looking for ways to feel better and eat healthier while on vacation, you might want to pay attention to what’s cooking at the Grand Canyon National Park. This summer, the Grand Canyon South...

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Grand Canyon July 4th Celebrations

The Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitors Bureau are once again celebrating the 4th of July in style at the Grand Canyon. Expect good food, music and lots of events for the kids.  See the graphic below...

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Grand Canyon Skywalk Investor Dies – Legal Battle with Hualapai Tribe Continues

David Jin, a tour operator and businessman who built the Grand Canyon Skywalk attraction in Arizona, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a long battle with cancer. The 51 year-old Shanghai native...

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Daredevil Readies for Highest Tightrope Attempt in History

Grand Canyon High-Wire Act to Put Viewers on Edge… Will you watch Nik Wallenda walk across the Grand Canyon? What does aerialist, Nik Wallenda, do after finishing his highwire walk across Niagara...

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Iconic Marble Canyon Lodge Burns Down in Arizona

A fire destroyed the historic Marble Canyon Lodge and Restaurant in the early morning hours of June 19, 2013. The fire swept through the dining hall, kitchen, sporting goods store, book store, and...

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Wallenda Survives Terrifying Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk

He did it! The world watched as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a wire in less than 23 minutes.  He is the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a high-wire. The 34-year-old aerialist was...

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Google Sends Backpackers to Explore the World

Want to travel to an amazing location on behalf of Google? Google is on the look-out for adventurous people to take the Google Trekker out for a walk. The Trekker is a street view tool, designed as a...

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The Grand Canyon Will Help You Discover Relatives You Never Knew You Had

Living near a landmark or tourist attraction would seem appealing at first glance. You have a fabulous place such as the famous Hollywood sign or the Grand Canyon National Park to impress your friends...

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Pink Jeep Tours Whisk Visitors around Grand Canyon for an Unforgettable...

The Grand Canyon National Park is filled with remarkable tours and incredible experiences. And most of them are hiding in plain sight – just around the corner. From mule rides to river rafting...

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Grand Canyon can be Treacherous…Just the Way Stunt Performers Like it

Last month, daredevil Nik Wallenda walked on a tightrope over the Grand Canyon. Wallenda was 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River without a harness, tether or net. Millions of people watched as...

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5 Bucket List Destinations For The Avid Photographer

From sea to shining sea, the National Park System offers a plethora of remarkable vistas and awe-inspiring experiences. While every location will offer spectacular opportunities for creating gorgeous...

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Discover the Grand Canyon by Helicopter or Airplane

Perhaps you have walked the Skywalk, traveled the Colorado River with a boat, or even descended down to Phantom Ranch. Perhaps you stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon south rim and watched one of the...

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Dining at the South Rim – Grand Canyon Restaurants

Grand Canyon National Park visitors come for the great views, but many of them stay for the great food. Throughout the South Rim Grand Canyon, a wide selection of restaurants offer delightful dining...

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Don’t Look Down! Grand Canyon Swing Possibly the World’s Scariest Ride

Some people walk a thin line 1,500 feet above the Grand Canyon, others swing 1,300 feet above the Colorado River on the Grand Canyon Swing. They all have one thing in common: they are thrill-seekers by...

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A Guide to Great Things to Do at Grand Canyon National Park by Erica Moseley

New Mom New You blogger & stay at home Mom, Erica Moseley gives us her tips on things to do when vising the Canyon.  During a stay in Las Vegas my partner & I wanted to get away from the …...

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What if Los Angeles & Las Vegas Were Inside the Grand Canyon?

So we came across these images by photographer Gus Petro, merging the Big Apple with the sheer beauty of the Arizona desert, we were in awe. Looking at these images makes you realize just how...

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Grand Canyon Wants Bidders for New Lodge, Outdoor Dining in a $1.5 Billion...

You know it’s the little extras that make a big difference… like new outdoor dining overlooking the South Rim, valet parking and several food trucks to feed the hungry crowds visiting the Grand Canyon...

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