Once upon a time, a very long time ago, cheetahs chased mountain goats deep within the Grand Canyon, and sloths were among the faunal community, and sharks, not humpback chub, swam there as well.
Grand Canyon National Park is breathtaking. Standing on the rim, either the north or the south, and gazing into that big colorful maw of geology billions of years old can be transformative...or daunting. For some, that first glance convinces them they need to either hike all the way down to the Colorado River or, better yet, join a river trip for two weeks to soak in the significance of this place.
Time to test your park unit knowledge with this National Parks Quiz and Trivia #30. See how much you know about some of the National Park Service’s 423 units and maybe learn something new.
There are times when you're heading to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park when you have more than a little time to notice the little things at the entrance station...such as the elevation sign.
Planning a trip to a national park or other park unit? If you are traveling to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, this Traveler’s Checklist provides helpful tips for you to make the most out of a trip to this less-visited portion of the park.
The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, is seeking skilled volunteers to assist with the removal of bison on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the fall of 2021.
When you look at photos you’ve captured during a visit to a national park unit, do you notice one or more of your shots clearly showing a division of light and dark, or energy and calm, or two different colors, or two different textures? Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson sees this phenomenon in many of her own images, calling it the “yin and yang of a composition.” In this month's column, Rebecca provides examples of this yin-yang concept and how you can look for it in nature with your camera.
Grand Canyon National Park hikers planning to cross the Colorado River will need to choose their route carefully, as the Silver Bridge near Phantom Ranch will see daytime closures April 13-May 7 to allow for repairs to electrical utilities.
Are you ready to test your knowledge and learn more about units in the National Park System? Then take a look at National Parks Quiz And Trivia #27 and see just how much you know (or think you know).