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In 1957, the Bureau of Reclamation chose a remote, isolated corner of Northern Arizona as the site of its most ambitious project to date. A reservoir was needed, not only as a source of hydroelectric power, but as a means to conserve water for the burgeoning population of the Southwest. A massive dam was built between the…

Horseshoe Bend Arizona This bend in the Colorado River is getting plenty of attention from those looking for the Grand Canyon. It is located approximately 140 miles from both the South Rim and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon – but only 5 miles from the beginning of Grand Canyon National Park. You can…

The Cameron Trading Post One thing you’ve probably discovered about the Grand Canyon is that there’s no quick way to get across it – you’ve got to drivearound it!  That very fact no doubt perturbed would-be travelers, settlers and entrepreneurs back in the early 1900’s, when a trip to the Grand Canyon was a bone-jarring stagecoach…

What Makes the East Rim Special While not officially designated as the “East Rim” by the National Park Service, this breathtaking area along the Colorado River northeast of the South Rim offers unique perspectives and experiences that many visitors miss. With fewer crowds and stunning viewpoints, the East Rim region rewards adventurous travelers willing to…

The far eastern portion of the Grand Canyon along both the Colorado River and Little Colorado River falls within the borders of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation. Though “Grand Canyon East” is not yet formally known as a Grand Canyon park, many Grand Canyon visitors do end up passing and stopping for…

Good morning travelers ~ Isn’t it ironic? And I’m not talking about “like rain on your wedding day” but like how the Lake Powell area’s #1 attraction is not located on Lake Powell at all! According to TripAdvisor.com, the #1 thing to do in the Page Arizona area is Horseshoe Bend. Not hard to see…