6 Steps to Book an Epic Grand Canyon Rafting Tour with Hatch Today (December 16th 2025), our 2027 Calendar officially opens...

It’s National Parks Week, and this year’s theme is “National Parks Playlist.” Just like music, the Grand Canyon means something different to everyone. We asked you which songs remind you of the Grand Canyon—and you delivered! From tracks that capture the canyon’s majesty and atmosphere, to songs tied to unforgettable trip memories, this playlist has it all. Rock and roll, classical, country, rap— and many other genres are on this playlist. What ties them all together? Each one brings the Grand Canyon to mind. So here is our National Parks Week Grand Canyon playlist!

What other songs would you add to your National Parks Week playlist?
Learn more about National Parks Week here!
If you’re rafting when there are monsoons in Grand Canyon, you might experience something incredible Imagine this: It’s your second day in the canyon and you are overwhelmed by how monumentally tall the walls around you seem to have gotten in such a short time. In the...
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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...