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Grand Canyon South Fees and Reservations: Things to Know Before You Go

September 12, 2010
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The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the “seven wonders of the world” and this park is designated as a “Federal Recreation Fee Area”. What this means is that visitors pay a fee to enter the park and these fees are collected specifically for the benefit of the park itself and the National Park Service. [...]

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Grand Canyon Family Fun

September 12, 2010
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The Grand Canyon is filled with many fun things for the whole family to do. This is why it is one of the most popular family vacation sites in the country. There are so many interesting things to see and just the beauty of the Grand Canyon itself can be overwhelming and breathtaking. Combine this [...]

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Grand Canyon History

September 12, 2010
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The Grand Canyon is one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and it’s a remarkable place to visit. It was formed by erosion created by the Colorado River which flows through the canyon. This erosion took place over millions of years as the water and wind carved a gorge that is now considered to be of [...]

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The Grand Canyon Junior Ranger Program

August 19, 2010

Taking a trip to the Grand Canyon is a great way for families to bond and spend quality time together. There are many things at the Grand Canyon for kids of all ages to enjoy. There are hiking trails that’s perfect for children such as the three-mile hike along the Rim Trail that leads to [...]

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The Grand Canyon Skywalk

July 13, 2010

One of the most amazing sites at the Grand Canyon is the Skywalk. You just can’t go to the Grand Canyon without taking some time on the Skywalk. You’ll see this beautiful part of nature like you’ve never seen it before. This is a must-see area of the Grand Canyon for anyone who’s visiting, whether [...]

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Take on the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon

April 21, 2010
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Hikers who are looking for both an easy hike and a challenge should try the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon National Park. Originally a trail used by the Havasupai Indians, the Bright Angel trail was improved by miners in the late 1800’s. Ralph Cameron, a prospector realized that the tourist trade would likely [...]

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Family Fun at the Grand Canyon- Top Family Vacation Spot

April 6, 2010
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There is plenty of family fun at the Grand Canyon. This is one of the reasons why the Grand Canyon is one of the top family vacation destinations in the United States with an average of 5 million visitors each year. Besides being a huge and amazing natural wonder, there are many fun activities that [...]

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Grand Canyon Skywalk- Leave your Camera In the Car

March 26, 2010
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When you visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this is one of the most amazing sights you have likely ever seen. This is a fantastic place to take the entire family and kids and adults of all ages will be amazed at the sights visible from the skywalk. The 10 foot deck of the Skywalk is [...]

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The Grand Canyon Skywalk

January 12, 2010

The Grand Canyon Skywalk By Sheri Keyser Photo via flickr member prayitno The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a massive glass walkway that perches almost a mile over the Colorado River, recently opened in Arizona. The unique horseshoe-shaped Glass Bridge reaches 70 feet from the Grand Canyon’s edge and provides the vertical view down from the canyon [...]

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Grand Canyon Makes its Debut on a New Quarter

September 21, 2010

Collectors of the quarter series can rest easy when they hear that they are getting a new quarter stamped with the Grand Canyon on it.  This quarter is a part of the new National Parks and Sites series and the Mint America the Beautiful program.  The release of this quarter has been highly anticipated for [...]

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