The bravado of the women wranglers at the Grand Canyon is a fascinating account of courage, strength and travails, sometimes under severe climatic conditions that can develop in the famous canyon. Chelsea Plumb and Kricket Scheerer are two of the eight female wranglers employed by Xanterra Grand … [Read more...] about Women Wranglers Managing Mules, Rugged Terrain, Treacherous Weather
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Stewards of the Trails Keeping Grand Canyon Accessible
On the “bucket list” for people all over the world is to hike the Grand Canyon, most notably, the Bright Angel and Kaibab Trails. Of the six million-plus annual Grand Canyon visitors, it is estimated less than 7 percent actually hike down into the canyon (only 1 percent to the bottom). Even so, that … [Read more...] about Stewards of the Trails Keeping Grand Canyon Accessible
Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Grand Canyon Hike Aiding in Recovery
At the height of his heroin addiction, Aaron D. couldn’t gather the mental, physical or emotional strength to walk from his car to the grocery store, let alone contemplate a 21-hour hike through The Grand Canyon. However, with six-months sobriety under his belt, Aaron just completed one such … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Hike Aiding in Recovery
Death by Outhouse is Nothing to Poo Poo
Outhouses may feel like a convenient lifesaver for those who really need to go in the woods, but they can become a nasty deathtrap for birds. Cavity nesters like woodpeckers, Boreal Owls and American Kestrels are going into the dark openings of the ventilation pipes – perhaps to roost, cache some … [Read more...] about Death by Outhouse is Nothing to Poo Poo
Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Last month, two Flagstaff businessmen traveled to Washington, D.C., to show their support for the proposed Greater Grand Canyon National Heritage Monument. “We went to Washington because usually it is the environmentalists who support this sort of thing. We wanted to show support from the business … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Grand Canyon Cafe Turns to New Chapter
The front door of the Grand Canyon Café in downtown Flagstaff was swinging open and shut multiple times on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and two waitresses inside moved rapidly between booths alive with animated and hungry customers seated for late breakfast or early lunches. The smell of frying bacon and … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Cafe Turns to New Chapter
Canyon by Day and Universe at Night
Pilgrims to the Grand Canyon are mesmerized as they peer into the depths of the rocky chasm. But thanks to a legion of dedicated stargazers, they are beginning to realize that looking upward toward the heavens at night can be as rewarding as the daytime downward gaze. In June, … [Read more...] about Canyon by Day and Universe at Night
Grand Canyon Reaching More Students
Do you live hundreds or thousands of miles away from Grand Canyon…? Why not let Park Rangers bring Grand Canyon to your classroom?” So starts the National Park Service’s brochure on Distance Learning Education Programs at Grand Canyon National Park. Recently, the park unveiled its new, high … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Reaching More Students
Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
On Wednesday, September 12, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of several new park facilities intended to promote healthy outdoor activity in the park and to increase visitor access to the South Rim by means other than automobile. At 10 a.m., Park Superintendent Dave … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
