Most vacationers are just looking to get away from it all, but in a place like the Grand Canyon; with some 6.2 million visitors last year, that can be increasingly hard.  Making…

Chimik’yana’kya Deya’ is the Zuni pronunciation for Ribbon Falls, a beautiful waterfall found six miles heading north along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon. Hiking to the waterfall is an all…

“BIG. THIS WAS BIG. DO NOT STOP LIVING BIG UNTIL YOU DROP. I WANT TO DO THIS AGAIN BUT ON A BIGGER SCALE.” These words came to mind after traveling 286 miles…

The Grand Canyon has become a momentous travel destination for as many as 6 million visitors from all over the world.  Remote as it is, many people go to great lengths to…

Let me guess, you’re here because you have booked a trip to Arizona, and you’re wondering about places to see near Grand Canyon. If you’re headed to Grand Canyon, here’s the best…

The San Francisco Peaks rise like an island in the desert as you approach Flagstaff, Arizona. The small range is in fact the remnant of a dormant volcano,  and home to trails that…

Flagstaff is abundant with many geologic features and locations. One of the most prominent and interesting geologic features found in the Flagstaff area is Lava River Cave. Located on the west side…

The first time I saw Grand Canyon was when I was 21 on a visit from Canada. I walked to the edge with a thousand tourists. Gasped at what I saw. Let…

The helicopter had arrived just as the sun began to rise over Bar 10 Ranch. I opened my eyes to the roar of its propellers directly overhead. That was the sound of…