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July 4th Grand Canyon Celebrations
Celebrating Independence Day near the Grand Canyon offers a unique blend of natural beauty and festive traditions. While fireworks are prohibited within Grand Canyon National Park due to fire safety regulations, nearby towns host vibrant celebrations complete with parades, live music, and dazzling fireworks displays. Enjoy the Fourth of July in the Grand Canyon area!…
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My Ultimate Grand Canyon Adventure of a Lifetime
A 28-Day Journey from Lee’s Ferry to Pierce Ferry For nearly nine months, I’ve been rigorously training with PhenixFitt.com, preparing for an adventure that promises to be the pinnacle of my explorations—a comprehensive 28-day expedition traversing the Grand Canyon from Lee’s Ferry to Pierce Ferry. This journey will encompass whitewater rafting, canyoneering, and backpacking across…
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Is the Grand Canyon on your Bucket List?
Is the Grand Canyon on your bucket list? Let’s go learn just a little bit more about Bucket Lists. Here’s the definition on Merriam Webster…“Bucket List”. It’s a noun. What is a bucket list? “It’s a list of things that one has not done before, but wants to do before dying.” And as it…
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4th of July 2024 Grand Canyon area
If your Grand Canyon vacation happens to coincide with the July 4th Independence Day holiday, you might be wondering where you can see some fireworks while you’re in the area. For starters, lighting fireworks anywhere within the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park is a huge No-No! So please, don’t even bother bringing any with…
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Grand Canyon Hiking Tips
Millions every year visit the Grand Canyon and wish to hike down to the Colorado River to fully embrace all the natural wonders it has to offer. However, the vast majority of the hikers don’t make it to the bottom due to lack of preparedness and stamina. What are some tips in order to make…
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Basic Camping and Trip Advice
Even when you have the latest modern camping equipment and plans for your trip, there is usually something that’s overlooked. Whether you are roughing it in a tent or taking refuge in a log cabin, there is always that item you forgot or something happens without warning. What are some of the most helpful tips…
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The Emerald Mile – Fastest through Grand Canyon!
The Emerald Mile ties together a clear line through the tumult of the high water 1983 flood on the Colorado River of a dory’s speed run through the Grand Canyon. Still holding the record, even with a recent attempt at breaking it on January 7th, 2015 by Ben Orkin and Harrison Rea in Kayaks of 37…
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The Road to Grand Canyon West
Road to Skywalk is paved! Have you heard that the road to Grand Canyon West where the Skywalk is located is not paved? People chatting with me frequently have been told that the road is to be avoided because of the damage to cars. I happily respond that the road is completely paved! But it hasn’t…
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The Cabins at Grand Canyon West
Are you planning to drive to the Skywalk? Do you want to do more than take a day trip? Maybe you should consider staying at the cabins at Grand Canyon West; at the Hualapai Ranch, in fact. These cabins are very rustic so if you are looking for a Dude Ranch experience this might be…
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What Is Grand Canyon East?
Grand Canyon East Rim Defined The Grand Canyon is essentially a huge rift in the earth extending about 277 miles (446 kilometers) from east to west. Grand Canyon East is NOT a definition used by the National Park Service. It is a definition used by local people to mark the area where a number of…
