27 people have died from falls in the Grand Canyon since 2010, while as many as 42 have died from medical or natural causes, many of which were due to the extreme heat in the area. That’s why it is the most dangerous national park in the U.S. Are there any threats to the Grand […]

Phantom Ranch. The highest points at the Grand Canyon are found at Point Imperial on the North Rim, which is 8,803 feet high, and Navajo Point on the South Rim, which is 7,498 feet high. Compare this to the elevation of the lowest point at Phantom Ranch on the bottom of the canyon floor—which is […]

The Grand Canyon has the Colorado River running through it. Introducing the Grand Canyon made you picture what a canyon landform is. In summary, it is two cliffs with a valley that runs through it. It does not have to have a river, but more than likely will. Is the Grand Canyon a landform or […]

Grand Canyon Temperatures In general, the Inner Grand Canyon is warmer and can you dangerously warm in the summer if not prepared. In contrast, the temperatures on the North Rim and South Rim can be quite cold in winter. Check out our What to Pack for Grand Canyon Vacation page for details on what to […]

Owls that call Arizona home include large great horned owls, barn owls, tiny elf, pygmy and squirrel owls, and burrowing owls. Visitors might also glimpse a red-tailed hawk, common black-hawk, Harris’ hawk or zone-tailed hawk, sharp-shinned hawks or a Northern gohawk during their Grand Canyon vacation. Where do owls live in Arizona? Some birding hotspots […]

Grand Canyon West is the ONLY location that you can take a Helicopter Ride to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon, then enjoy a short Boat ride on the Colorado River. The Over The Edge Tour is just the ticket to add this adventure to your life. Skywalk Ticket is NOT included. How much does […]

Through June 2021, about 1.8 million people have visited, according to Park Service data. How many people see the Grand Canyon each year? 5.9 million peopleThe Grand Canyon is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. An estimated 5.9 million people visit the Grand Canyon a year, making it the second […]

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — A body has been recovered from the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Little information was available Monday on the person found downstream of Phantom Ranch. Are there dead bodies in the Grand Canyon? The Grand Canyon averages 12 deaths each year; Colburn’s death is the park’s 18th so far […]

You need at least an overnight and most of 2 days. Besides looking at the canyon, there are Ranger talks, Junior Ranger programs, an archaeological site and museum, geology museum, gift shops, art museum, bookstores, visitor centers. How much time should I spend at the Grand Canyon? However, if your time at Grand Canyon National […]

The Making of a National Park In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the canyon. He designated it a national monument in 1908. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson made Grand Canyon a national park to protect the land and the resources within it, managed by the National Park Service. What is the history behind the Grand […]

The Tusayan Ruins (aka Tusayan Pueblo) is an 800-year-old Pueblo Indian site located within Grand Canyon National Park, and is considered by the National Park Service (NPS) to be one of the major archeological sites in Arizona. Did they find Egyptian ruins in the Grand Canyon? Myth #4: The Smithsonian discovered Egyptian ruins in the […]

Summer in the Grand Canyon is a great time to visit with even though there are crowds, sometimes stormy skies in the afternoon and warmer weather. Make sure you pack your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen as you are at 7,000 feet in elevation and that much closer to the sun. Is summer a good time […]

Where does the water in the Grand Canyon come from? We all know the Colorado River, but it’s not the most mysterious water resource in the Grand Canyon; we know it moves through at a rate of about 12,000 cubic feet per second as it travels from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. […]

The hot weather around the Grand Canyon is being supplied by a strong ridge of high pressure or heat dome, underneath which the air is compressed and warmed. Is the Grand Canyon usually hot? with temperatures ranging from a low of 34ºF to a high of 62ºF.Summer (June – August) Temperatures are typically 80+ºF at […]

The first Europeans to see Grand Canyon were soldiers led by García López de Cárdenas. In 1540, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and his Spanish army traveled northward from Mexico City in search of the Seven Cities of Cíbola. When was the Grand Canyon discovered? 1540Though Native Americans lived in the area as early as the […]