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Rainbow Bridge: Native American Cultural Significance Nationally Recognized
Rainbow Bridge Receives New Designation According to a recent news article, Rainbow Bridge has drawn national attention for its cultural significance to a group of Native American people including the Navajo, Hopi, Paiute, Zuni and Ute tribes. The National Park Service has named the bridge a Traditional Cultural Property because of its cultural significance to some American Indian tribes. It is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Annually there are about 86,000 people who visit the bridge. Anyone who has visited can tell you about the amazing and beautiful … [Read more...]
Cape Royal road CLOSED; North Rim Lodge area remains OPEN – Grand Canyon, Arizona
2016 Grand Canyon 4th of July Celebration
The Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitors Bureau is hosting this years 4th of July Celebration Parade & Party in Tusayan, Arizona. Located near the South Entrance gate to the South Rim, the Parade time is at 2:30pm. The party will be from 3-7pm on the paved parking lot in-between the IMAX Theater and RP’s Stage Stop.
We will be celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service for both the parade and party. This year, we are very excited to have Michael Grimm, the season five winner of America's Got Talent, performing at our party with local band Exit 64.
2016 4th of July Events near Grand Canyon
Flagstaff 4th of July Events for 2016 - Fireworks at the Continental Country Club details
Page 4th of July Events for 2016 - Fireworks over Lake Powell National Golf Course
Williams 4th of July Events for 2016
Continue ReadingHappy 97th Birthday – Grand Canyon!
Hard to believe that on this day 97 years ago, Grand Canyon became a National Park. This view is of park ranger Tex Worley at Francois Matthes Point. Color photo NPS/S.Bridgehouse Posted by Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, February 26, 2016 Happy 97th Birthday Grand Canyon! … [Read more...]