4 Fascinating Butterflies and Moths of the Grand Canyon Spring is here, and with it comes an abundance of plant life — and...
4 Fascinating Butterflies and Moths of the Grand Canyon
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4 Fascinating Butterflies and Moths of the Grand Canyon
4 Fascinating Butterflies and Moths of the Grand Canyon Spring is here, and with it comes an abundance of plant life — and butterflies and moths! The Grand Canyon is home to nearly 300 species of these fascinating insects. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most...
Why June is Ideal for Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
Why June is Ideal for Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip June is one of the most popular months for rafting in the Grand Canyon, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re considering an adventure down the Colorado River, here are some reasons why June is such an ideal...
Mary Colter: Quietly Building the Grand Canyon
Mary Colter: Quietly Building the Grand Canyon “Don Alphonso de los Pajaros walked one last time among the peacocks. The market crash of 1929 had wiped him out. La Posada, his family home for 120 years, had been sold to the Santa Fe Railway. The childless Don Alphonso...
A Badger, Soap, and the Side Canyon Names That Stuck
A Badger, Soap, and the Side Canyon Names That Stuck Two of the first drainages you’ll encounter in the Grand Canyon are named Badger Creek and Soap Creek. Like much of the Grand Canyon, there’s an interesting story behind the names of these two side...
Naming the Rapids: The Tales Behind the Names
Naming the Rapids: The Tales Behind the Names If you’ve ever flipped through a Grand Canyon guidebook, you’ve likely encountered some intriguing—and perhaps even odd—names for the rapids within this majestic canyon. But each of these names holds a story...