Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson on Jan 24th, 2012
Share The romantic sentiment that comes with castles didn’t get left behind as early settlers traveled to the Wild West. The open land, pink sunsets, beautiful land formations and free spirit invited the opportunity for dreams to come true. Just as medieval castles were built to provide family protection, comfort and luxury, while making a statement [...]
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon on Mar 9th, 2011
Share Today, we kick off a series we’re calling Back(pack) to Basics series with a general guide to the Grand Canyon. We’ll answer all the basic questions about visiting the Grand Canyon in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of web resources and maybe even visit this Natural Wonder of the [...]
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Sedona on Feb 28th, 2011
Share Dear Arizona Travel: I am staying in Scottsdale in April. I want to go to Sedona, see Painted Desert, Grand Canyon, and some place that has black volcanic rock and petrified trees. I have 2 days, and want to spend 1 night and then return to Scottsdale. What’s a good plan? Sheila O. Hi, [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Apr 20th, 2010
Share Dear Arizona Travel: My children are ages 6, 14, 15 and 18. What tour(s) would be safe for all? What would you recommend? Thanks. –Deborah H. Dear Deborah, Your kids are the perfect age for almost any tour. The only thing you probably wouldn’t be able to do is river rafting as I believe [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Aug 11th, 2009
Share On a recent Diane Rehm Show broadcast on National Public Radio, guest host Susan Page spoke with historian, Douglas Brinkley, and Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, about President Theodore Roosevelt’s vision for preserving America’s wilderness and the future of our national parks and monuments. The national park system will celebrate its centennial in [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Apr 24th, 2008
Share Here’s a question we received this week. With the summer family vacation season soon upon us, we thought it might be helpful to readers with a similar query: We are planning a trip for four days with our kids to visit the Grand canyon and are debating whether or not to visit Zion and [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Sep 11th, 2006
Share The reward for those willing to make the effort, a mere fraction of the visiting public, is a chance to marvel at the unfolding beauty of the Inner Canyon. For those that are capable it is truly an experience not to be missed. With few exceptions, the 1.2 million acre Grand Canyon National Park [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Aug 22nd, 2006
Share Fire conditions within Grand Canyon National Park have moderated with increased precipitation and the onset of monsoons. In the last few weeks, fire danger has gone from extreme down to high. The improved conditions allow fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park to lift fire restrictions on the South and North Rims of Grand [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on May 1st, 2006
Share Entrance fees at Grand Canyon National Park went up today, May 1, an increase that affects everyone from hikers to drivers with a vanload of family members headed to the historic El Tovar Hotel. Entrance fees for individual hikers and bikers will rise to $12 from $10. Drivers entering the park will have to [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Mar 20th, 2006
Share Entrance fees at Grand Canyon National Park will go up May 1, an increase that will hit everyone from hikers to drivers with a vanload of family members headed to the historic El Tovar Hotel… Enjoy the article and be sure to visit thecanyon.com for Grand Canyon lodging, tours and more!
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