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Picture of the Travelocity Gnome at the Grand Canyon

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:13:52 +0000

Travelocity Gnome hanging out at the Grand Canyon

Whitewater Rafting Now in Season!

Mitchell Tay — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:07:37 +0000

If you’ve never been whitewater rafting this is one attraction I highly recommend trying. Take a trip up to the high country to the Salt River Canyon to start your Adventure. Mild to Wild Rafting offers whitewater rafting adventures through the Salt River Canyon, a 2000 foot deep river trip, with thrilling rapids, spectacular scenery, wildlife, and history. Not to worry, you do not need any experience to whitewater raft as the rapids are only Class III to IV (which is only an intermediate difficulty). They have many different packages to choose from depending on how long of an adventure you desire. It can be anywhere from as short as 2 hours up to 4 days long.

On March 28 & 29 take 15% off the 9:30am 1 or 2 day Salt River trip!

But hurry, whitewater rafting in this area only runs until May as all the snow will be melted away.

Donate Blood and Win a Trip to the Grand Canyon

Kelly Tope — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:59:53 +0000

Give blood in October and you could be “all aboard” to the Grand Canyon. United Blood Services has partnered with Grand Canyon Railway to build autumn blood supplies. Every day in October, two heroic blood donors will be awarded a pair of tickets valued at $130, courtesy of Grand Canyon Railway. In all, 62 heroes and their guests will experience a train ride to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. To make a donation appointment, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll free or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

Grand Canyon Railway is committed to helping hospital patients during the autumn months when Arizona’s population and blood needs increase. “Our mission is to provide our customers with an experience that they will always remember. We hope to encourage lifesaving donations by partnering with United Blood Services,” says Steven Martin, Public Relations Manager for Grand Canyon Railway.

About United Blood Services: United Blood Services has been Arizona’s non-profit community blood provider since 1943 and serves patients in approximately 50 Arizona hospitals. The UBS network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks. For more information on how to “Be a Hero,” please call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

About Grand Canyon Railway: Grand Canyon Railway carries more than 225,000 passengers every year to the beautiful Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway vintage locomotives add to the ambiance of one of Arizona’s most historic organizations. For over 100 years, travelers from across the nation have taken the scenic trip from Williams to the Grand Canyon. The trip covers 65 miles of classic Old West territory, including high desert plains with endless vistas, small arroyos and portions of the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest. The train runs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon, which takes approximately two hours, 15 minutes one-way. Notable passengers to ride the Grand Canyon Railway include Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Doris Day, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. For more information, call 1-800-THE-TRAIN or visit www.thetrain.com.

Grand Canyon National Park Podcast

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:05:42 +0000

Whether your interested in visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time or your an avid fan of the natural wonder, you should check out the National Park Services’ Grand Canyon Podcast. Available on their site or through iTunes, these short MP3 files are filled with great seasonal information about this majestic destination.