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Grand Canyon Needs You
Our beloved national parks—including Grand Canyon—are facing immense challenges. The road ahead may be uncertain, but together, we can ensur...
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GCC CEO Featured in USA Today Article
GCC CEO, Elizabeth Silkes, recently spoke with USA Today, encouraging people to show their support for our national parks by visiting.

Hike Smart: Arizona Heat Awareness Week
Arizona Heat Awareness Week (May 5-9) focuses on health, the environment, and weather safety in extreme heat. GCC is joining in to spread awareness about the dangers of hiking in Grand Canyon and Arizona's harsh conditions, encouraging action to prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heat stroke. Down is optional and up is mandatory.

Call for 2026 Proposals: Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency Program
Apply for Grand Canyon Conservancy’s 2026 Artist and Astronomer in Residence Program! Live, work, and inspire at Grand Canyon National Park. Applications open May 15–July 15, 2025.

National Park Week Gift Guide
There are plenty of ways to show your love for public lands with our April 2025 National Park Week Gift Guide. Join us for National Park Week happening April 19 to April 27 to celebrate everything "parks"!

Written by Julie Anand (with Damon Sauer)
Former Grand Canyon Artist in Residence on the Importance of Public Lands
In this blog series, former Grand Canyon Artists and Astronomers in Residence reflect on the important role America's public lands play in art and science.

Cultural Demonstration Program at Grand Canyon National Park
Discover how the Cultural Demonstration Program at Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the cultural heritage of Grand Canyon. Learn about cultural demonstrations and events at Desert View that are free and open to all visitors.

17th Annual Celebration of Art
Onsite Events September 18-21, 2025 | Exhibition and Sale at Kolb Studio through April 26, 2026

Stand Together for Our National Parks—Grand Canyon Needs You
Our beloved national parks—including Grand Canyon—are facing immense challenges. The road ahead may be uncertain, but together, we can ensure Grand Canyon and all national parks remain protected today and for future generations.
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Youth River Trip: A Journey Through Grand Canyon
Learn about the journey of Yavapai-Apache Nation youth as they embarked on a 10-day rafting trip through Grand Canyon.

Seeds of Stewardship: Tribal Youth Engagement at Grand Canyon National Park
Discover how the Arizona Trail Association’s Seeds of Stewardship program connects Indigenous youth to the Grand Canyon through outdoor education, cultural teachings, and Indigenous representation.