So why is it called Whale Foundation? No, there are no whales in Grand Canyon Whale was the nickname of Curtis Hansen –...
The Whale Foundation – A Resource for Our River Guides
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Bugs in Grand Canyon!
Bugs in Grand Canyon! With Halloween at the end of the week, it will be hard to go anywhere without being inundated by pumpkins, spider webs, costumes, and candy. In the spirit of the season, we thought you might like to know a bit about some of the more...
Grand Canyon Q&A: A Conversation with 7th Graders
Grand Canyon Q&A: A Conversation with 7th Graders This past week, I got a call from our office asking if I’d be willing to talk to some seventh graders about the Grand Canyon. It was definitely an unusual request for me, but of course I said yes. When I...
Stanton’s Cave: An Archaeological Gem in the Grand Canyon
Stanton’s Cave: An Archaeological Gem in the Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is full of archaeological and paleontological wonders, but one site that truly stands out for its unique treasures is Stanton’s Cave. Named after Robert Brewster Stanton, the cave was...
Mountain Lions: Meet the Grand Canyon’s Apex Predator
Mountain Lions: Meet the Grand Canyon’s Apex Predator When people think of Grand Canyon wildlife, the usual suspects always pop up: ravens, rattlesnakes, scorpions, humpback chub, bighorn sheep—and maybe, just maybe, you think of mountain lions. If you’re one of those...
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon I was raised immersed in the Grand Canyon community, and many of the stories I heard growing up were tied to the canyon or carried its themes. Bedtime stories were often about river trips and adventures through the forest and desert. Many...