According to the National Park Service’s trail description, the Boucher Trail is one of the most difficult on the South Rim, with “knee-destroying descents” and areas of “exposed hand and toe climbing”.…

Grand Canyon is a landscape formed by water, where water is scarce and vitally important. The Colorado River is usually inaccessible, and springs are few and far between. If a canyon traveler…

Grand Canyon locals, when asked about their favorite way to enjoy the park, may respond with a funny little rhyme: half the park is after dark. Heat is the most significant health…

Hikers of all ability levels come to Grand Canyon to challenge themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner preparing for a rim-to-rim or an inexperienced hiker conquering the first few switchbacks of the…

There are innumerable different ways to look and think about Grand Canyon. For many it is merely a check on a bucket list or one stop on a larger vacation. The image…

The Verkamp’s Visitor Center is a historic building in the Grand Canyon’s Village District on the South Rim. It was originally the earliest structured gift shop ran by the Verkamp family, it…

For the few who make it to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, similar, but worldly different, opportunities abound.  The mysteries of the ancient peoples who called this place home remain,…

Along the Desert View drive is a neat historic site and museum, operated by the park’s not-for-profit, the Grand Canyon Association.  Perfect for a brief stop on your way to or from…

National Parks are excellent places to take a loved one, the beauty and serenity make wonderful backdrops for a romantic getaway.  Some people even find love in these places.  One of these…