Your Guide to all things Grand
Of all the tools humans have created, from the most primitive to the most technologically advanced, probably the most versatile and useful is the knot. There are many kinds of knots and many different uses for them, depending on the job they need to do. To get an idea of how important knots are to … Read more
The world has a variety of incredible natural creations. Consequently, a great many lists make note of these natural wonders. Some of these lists include natural wonders that are millions of years old. Alternatively, some of the lists include natural wonders that were discovered centuries ago by man. Not surprisingly, scientists understand some natural wonders, … Read more
The National Park Service hopes to have more options for employee housing when six new RV sites are completed in the developed area of Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim. The project, slated to break ground in July, will expand the employee trailer court and upgrade utilities and access roads. The current shortage of employee housing … Read more
The plants, animals, and amazing scenes contained within the Arizona Sonoran Desert make it an exciting place to visit. The desert covers a lot of area in the United States including part of southern Arizona and a southeastern portion of California. It also moves into Sonora, Mexico. The stately saguaro cactus plant and the prickly … Read more
1835 marked the beginning of a conflict that would eventually result in the Mexican-American War and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which was of major importance to the expansion of the United States. It was at this time that the state of Coahuila-Tejas in the northern part of Mexico, revolted against the … Read more
At first glance, Northern Arizona may seem stark and desolate but a closer look reveals an abundance of plant and animal life. People live here, too, and have done so for more than 1,000 years. Much of the area is dry and desert-like but settlers to the area have always found clever and innovative ways to make … Read more