Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona on Apr 6th, 2009
Last Day’s “Last Run” is Just Straight-up Fun.
Flagstaff, Arizona’s Snowbowl ski resort was able to keep their lifts open for just one more weekend thanks to Friday’s freshly fallen snow. Most ski resorts enjoy the tradition of getting a little crazy on the last day of the of the season, and Snowbowl was no different. [...]
Posted in Arizona on Mar 27th, 2009
There’s no amusement park in Sedona. But that doesn’t mean that Sedona’s not a great destination for families with kids. There are all kinds of things to do in Sedona - especially in the spring and summer - that appeal to kids and parents alike. Check out a quick rundown of great things to do [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jan 22nd, 2009
Tickets are now available for the Grand Canyon Railway’s enormously popular The Polar Express for its ninth season. Based on the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this Christmastime attraction will run in 2009 and early 2010 on selected dates from November 13, 2009 through January 9, 2010. Tickets for The Polar Express sell [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jan 25th, 2008
In 2007, we polled thecanyon.com visitors to discover the most popular Grand Canyon vacation activity plans. It’s easy to see that there are such numerous and diverse things to do at the Grand Canyon that there is no one clear winner. So what does that mean to you?
Posted in Arizona on Dec 11th, 2006
Rollout And “First Walk” Events Also Scheduled
LAS VEGAS — December 8, 2007 — Grand Canyon West, a destination owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe at the Grand Canyon’s western rim, announces March 28, 2007 as the official public opening date of The Skywalk. The Skywalk will be the first-ever cantilever shaped glass walkway to [...]
Posted in Arizona on Nov 10th, 2006
The Prescott area has been needing a way to see this amazing, “living history”, mile high city and now there is: Prescott 4×4 Tours!
Prescott 4×4 Tours offers a wide variety of tours and one can be customized for you! Just call and tell them what you’re interested in and they’ll guarantee a great time- they’ll [...]
Posted in Arizona on Oct 4th, 2006
DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
WHAT: The process of welding the steel beams for the glass cantilever-designed bridge, The Skywalk, is now underway. Shortly after the steel is fitted and welded together a process called “Jack-and-Roll” will be used in order to extend the bridges cantilever “U” shape steel piece 4,000 feet over the canyon. The [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jun 27th, 2006
Need ideas on what to do in Sedona, Arizona? Here are 102 suggestions sure to fit anyone’s personality, itinerary or interests.
1. Enjoy a movie at Harkins Theatre
2. Visit Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3. Golf at one of Sedona’s 18-hole Courses
4. Take a specialty jeep tour
5. Get your aura [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jun 18th, 2006
The Arizona Republic has begun a countdown of the top 50 places to see in Arizona. We’ll visit sites familiar and unfamiliar, reintroducing you to a state that is full of surprises. Giving credit where credit is due - please find the original article at azcentral.com
No. 50: Swansea - A reviving ghost town
Despite the site’s [...]
Posted in Arizona on Apr 26th, 2006
Phoenix, Arizona - In braided costumes of red, blue, orange and white, the dancers swirl around a sand circle to the chanting of a dozen elderly Indians, all the while balancing up to 30 flexible hoops on their body.
The scene takes place outside a museum in Phoenix, Arizona; the dancers are competing for the world [...]