Grand Canyon National Park tops bucket lists across the world. Whether you catch a sunrise from the rim, hike into its depths, or sleep beneath a ribbon of stars, the Grand Canyon invites us to learn, share, and recharge. Find out how to make the most of your trip to Grand Canyon National Park, and join us to help protect this natural wonder for your family and generations to come.
Perhaps the hardest thing about planning a trip to the Grand Canyon is choosing which piece of it to see. North Rim? South Rim?
The Grand Canyon has a variety of trails, from knee-friendly to adrenaline-filled. Grab your boots and get walking.
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About the same number of people have continuously thru-hiked the Grand Canyon as have walked on the moon. A few dozen more have hiked it in sections. Two of them — author Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride — tell tales of trail-less miles through the heart of the Grand Canyon and threats to the canyon they discovered along the way.
In 2015, Pete and Kevin set out to complete a mega-transect of the Grand Canyon, walking nearly 800 miles from Lee’s Ferry to the Grand Wash Cliffs near Lake Mead. Turns out they got a lot more than they bargained for. A year later, with stories abound, they managed to complete their route. Read more about their trip in the 2016 National Geographic article ›
Groundwater pumping at a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon will affect the canyon's springs, scientists says.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is the latest elected official to call for an environmental review of Pinyon Plain uranium mine.
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