http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:04:30 -0700 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:22:32 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Things-to-do-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner A mule ride coming back to the Rim.Photo by Christian Espanol.A question often asked of the Park employees and residents is "what is there to do here?" Guests, often eager to see a natural wonder or wanting to find out what makes Grand Cany... General Visitors Residents Wierdies Animals Hauntings Nature Driving Travel History Mules Geology Memorable Queries Hiking Map In the Media Living in the Canyon Events Myths Theories Richard Granberg Canyon Scenes Famous Winter Lodging Photo Contest Phot Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:22:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Things-to-do-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Grand-Canyon-photo-contest-underway?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner The Grand Canyon Lodges Xanterra South Rim Photo ContestGrand Canyon National Park visitors are never far away from their camera. Whether their camera is hanging on their wrist, secured in their camera bag, or as a feature on their cell phone, everyo... General Visitors Residents Animals Nature Mules Geology Hiking Living in the Canyon Events Canyon Scenes Famous Winter Lodging Photo Contest Photos Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:36:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Grand-Canyon-photo-contest-underway?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-Abyss-Overlook-Mule-Ride-is-now-offered-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Starting the Abyss Overlook Mule Ride. Our train is corssing the railway tracks in this picture. Photo by Christian Espanol. A new mule ride has started operating at Grand Canyon National Park. The Abyss Overlook Mule Ride provides an option for... General Visitors Animals Nature Travel History Mules Canyon Scenes Winter Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-Abyss-Overlook-Mule-Ride-is-now-offered-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-has-discounted-rates-for-upcoming-winter-season?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Guests enjoying the winter sight of Grand Canyon.Photo by Chris Espanol.Each season presents a different type of experience at Grand Canyon. Throughout the year, visitors come to see this natural wonder and bring back memories that will last a lifeti... General Visitors Travel Canyon Scenes Winter Lodging Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-has-discounted-rates-for-upcoming-winter-season?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Can-we-make-it-to-the-river-and-back-in-one-day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner An example of an unprepared hiker. It was in themid to high 80s on this particular day. He was lookingto make it to the river and back that day. Luckilythe hiker he asked for advice from opened hiseyes to the undertaking. Everything from his clothesc... General Wierdies Memorable Queries Hiking Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:47:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Can-we-make-it-to-the-river-and-back-in-one-day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Presidents-and-their-relationship-with-Yellowstone-and-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner President Theodore Roosevelt visited Yellowstone in 1903. He is pictured in front of a building in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the Park. Photo provided by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.There is a long history between the National Parks and the Off... General Visitors History Famous Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Presidents-and-their-relationship-with-Yellowstone-and-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Canyon-scenes-of-National-Lampoons-Vacation?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Movie poster from wikipedia.org.A parody of a classic American cross-country road trip would be incomplete without a stop of Grand Canyon, and Vacation doesn't forget it. This cult comedy follows the Griswolds on a road trip vacation from Chicago to ... General Visitors Travel In the Media Canyon Scenes Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Canyon-scenes-of-National-Lampoons-Vacation?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Can-I-take-a-Taxithe-Traina-shuttle-to-Phantom-RanchBottom-of-the-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Graphic by Christian Espanol.Part of the Canyon Wierdies SeriesThere is a lot to learn about Grand Canyon National Park and its history. Many resources are provided to help visitors absorb information. Museums, lectures, books, videos, and guides all... General Visitors Wierdies Animals Travel Mules Memorable Queries Hiking Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:26:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Can-I-take-a-Taxithe-Traina-shuttle-to-Phantom-RanchBottom-of-the-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Richard-Granberg-A-Mule-Guides-Day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Richard Grandberg is a good friend of mine who lives here at Grand Canyon South Rim. In his many years above and below the Canyon Rim and working to give guests an amazing experience, he has collected many stories. I've asked him to share some of tho... General Visitors Residents Travel Mules Living in the Canyon Richard Granberg Fri, 29 May 2009 07:22:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Richard-Granberg-A-Mule-Guides-Day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Grand-Canyon-Assoociation-Lectures?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner A screenshot of the Grand Canyon Associationhomepage.The Grand Canyon Association is a non-profit organization that works with the National Park Service to spread information about the Canyon. The provide books, guides, and other literature about&nbs... General Visitors Events Wed, 27 May 2009 17:46:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Grand-Canyon-Assoociation-Lectures?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Paul-Bunyan-Grand-Canyon-Maker?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Paul Bunyan and Blue. Photo taken from theMichigan.gov website.Part of the Canyon Wierdies SeriesThere are a few different theories that try to explain how the Grand Canyon came to being. Headwater erosion, a massive flood from the drainage of a now ... General Visitors Wierdies Myths Theories Thu, 21 May 2009 18:16:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Paul-Bunyan-Grand-Canyon-Maker?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d16-Where-is-the-Skywalk?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Screenshot of the route to the Skywalk fromGrand Canyon National Park. Map provided byGoogle MyMaps.Part of the Memorable Queries SeriesThis is probably one of the most asked (and infamous) question for the residents and employees of Grand ... General Visitors Wierdies Driving Travel Memorable Queries Map Sat, 16 May 2009 17:46:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d16-Where-is-the-Skywalk?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Prescribed-Burns-for-the-2009-South-Rim-Season?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Photo of the smoke plume of a prescribed fire at theNorth Rim of Grand Canyon in 2008.Photo by Christian EspanolGrand Canyon National Park is a place know for its clean air. However, during certain times between Spring and Autumn the National Park Se... General Visitors Residents Nature Driving Travel Events Wed, 13 May 2009 18:50:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Prescribed-Burns-for-the-2009-South-Rim-Season?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-Grand-Canyon-Sun-Its-Intense?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner The sunlight at Grand Canyon is enough to maganifythe effect of any shadow. Photo by Christian Espanol.When a visitor comes to Grand Canyon National Park there are a few things they notice right away. The effect the elevation has on a person's b... General Visitors Residents Nature Travel Living in the Canyon Mon, 11 May 2009 18:31:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-Grand-Canyon-Sun-Its-Intense?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Looking-for-Songbirds-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner A nest of a Plumbeous Vireo with a Cowbird egg.The Cowbird egg is the larger more heavily spottedegg. Photo courtesy of NPS.Have you found or know of any songbird nest at Grand Canyon? The National Park Service's Wildlife Staff would appreciate your ... General Residents Animals Nature Thu, 07 May 2009 18:15:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Looking-for-Songbirds-at-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Grand-Canyon-Friends?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Map shows the home countries of many of the friendsI have made here at Grand Canyon. Graphic createdusing the World66.com visited country map tool.The workforce of Grand Canyon National Park is made of a variety of people. Even with its small size, t... General Residents Living in the Canyon Wed, 06 May 2009 22:30:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Grand-Canyon-Friends?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Is-there-an-ElevatorEscalator-to-the-bottom-of-the-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Photo from Microsoft Clipart Library. Part of the Memorable Queries Series This very common question seems to have been heard by everyone working at Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors who realize the amount of work it takes to hike the trails t... General Visitors Travel Memorable Queries Tue, 05 May 2009 18:13:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Is-there-an-ElevatorEscalator-to-the-bottom-of-the-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Hopi-House-Dancers?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Native American Dancer outside Hopi House.Photo by Christian Espanol.The Canyon is not the only thing many lucky visitors will see walking the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park. Native American Dancers perform amazing routines outside the Hopi ... General Visitors Events Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:03:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Hopi-House-Dancers?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Why-dont-they-put-signs-on-all-these-animals-so-we-know-what-they-are?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Why don't they put signs on all these animals so we know what they are? Graphic by Christian Espanol.   Part of the Canyon Wierdies Series Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park crave information and often want to be fully immersed in what... General Visitors Animals Nature Memorable Queries Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:53:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Why-dont-they-put-signs-on-all-these-animals-so-we-know-what-they-are?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d27-How-did-a-Meteor-Create-all-this?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner Meteor Crater in Arizona. Photo from NASA's Earth Science Data and Services website. Part of the Memorable Queries Series There is still much that is unknown about Grand Canyon. It is one of those places than can provide the answer to one questi... General Visitors Wierdies Nature Geology Memorable Queries Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:13:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner~y2009m4d27-How-did-a-Meteor-Create-all-this?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-South-Rim-Examiner