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The Grand Canyon’s Mooney Falls Are Taller Than Niagara—and More Dangerous. Here’s How to Hike Them.
Everything you need to know about Mooney Falls: how to secure permits, navigate the chain descent, and reach the 200-foot turquoise plunge.
The New York Times
Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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My Dream Grand Canyon River Trip Did Not Go As Planned. Neither Does Life.
I have dreamed of rafting the Colorado River through the length of the Grand Canyon for as long as I can remember. My parents met on a river trip on the Rio Grande and raised my brother and me on a healthy diet of skiing, backpacking, and weekends paddling or kayaking alpine lakes and streams … Continued
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Woodshop to Whitewater: How Cricket Zarn Learned to Build Boats for the West’s Biggest Rapids
How do you design a wooden dory strong enough to handle Grand Canyon whitewater? If you’re Zarn, you start by crashing a lot of boats.
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The Helinox Cot One Convertible Was the Surprise Hero of My Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
The Helinox Cot One Convertible isn’t cheap. In fact, it’s probably one of the more indulgent pieces of camping gear you can buy. But after sleeping on one for 16 nights while rafting the Grand Canyon, I’m convinced it’s one of the few luxury items that are actually worth the money. I’d never camped with … Continued
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My Feet Were Destroyed After 40 Miles in the Grand Canyon. This Barefoot Trail Saved Them.
I hiked along the new Barefoot Trail near Flagstaff, Arizona—the first official grounding park in the U.S. Here’s what it’s actually like.
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I Retraced the Footsteps of Georgie White, the First Woman to Guide the Grand Canyon
In an excerpt from the new book 'Fierce Country,' writer Heather Hansman follows the footsteps of Georgie White, a pioneering river runner who survived extreme conditions and near-fatal boat flips to change the canyon forever.
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I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe.
Hiking during a heat advisory is dangerous. Outside editor Madison Dapcevich shares the essential gear and safety hacks that kept her crew safe.
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A Grand Canyon Tourist Tipped a Historic Chair for a Photo. He Broke a Sacred Hopi Headpiece in the Process.
Grand Canyon rangers are searching for a visitor who broke a historic Hopi headpiece inside the Desert View Watchtower while attempting to take a photo.
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National Parks Out West Get All the Hype, but I Prefer Our Eastern Ones. Here’s Why.
Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.
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The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love
From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.
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I Spent a Day with the Grand Canyon’s Four-Legged Ranger, Blue. Here’s How She’s Saving Park Wildlife.
Go on patrol at the Grand Canyon with Blue, a specialized Conservation K-9, and her handler as they use a radical, humane new method to save habituated wildlife.
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These Iconic National Park Hotels Are Some of the USA's Most Beautiful Stays
From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.
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An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly.
Following a tragic hiker death in the Grand Canyon, we break down why the Bright Angel Trail turns deadly in summer and how to spot the signs of heat stroke.
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Is There a Good Way to Visit Our National Parks in 2026? It's Complicated.
The same record-breaking crowds that are ruining the experience at places like Yellowstone and Yosemite may be the only thing keeping them protected from budget cuts and development.
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The Seven Wonders of the Trail Running World
These epic routes belong on every runner’s bucket list
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A Court Ruling Just Protected 1 Million Acres of Grand Canyon Backcountry
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon will stay a national monument, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said.
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Where to Stay at the Grand Canyon If You Want Adventure Without Roughing It
From the North Rim to Route 66, these two properties are turning the pre-hike crash pad into a destination all its own.
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14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter
Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.
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The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the US
“America the Beautiful,” indeed.
Condé Nast Traveler
50 Most Beautiful Places in the World
From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.
The New York Times
Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know
While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.