Spirit of the Canyon News and Information
Read about what Spirit of the Canyon is doing in the Grand Canyon and Tusayan Community, learn about Hydroponics, discover hiking trails, explore the many animals of the Grand Canyon, and more.
School Projects
Spirit of the Canyon works with School Districts to provide Educational Information about Hydroponics, Urban Farming, and Team Building.
Grand Canyon School Week 2
Week 2 with the students at Grand Canyon High School was a blast, as we taught them more about caring for plants, brought in several mature plants and displays, and did a few Trust Falls!
Grand Canyon School Week 1
Spirit of the Canyon is working with the Grand Canyon Unified School District to Hydroponics Gardening as part of their Science Classes. Read about Day 1 and check out the photos
Grand Canyon Animals
Read about the many different varieties of animals in the Grand Canyon.
California Condors in the Grand Canyon
California Condors in the Grand Canyon. The Condor, once dwindled in number to 22 in the 1980’s. There are now 335 living in the wild, along with another 130 in captivity for breeding.
Grand Canyon Mule Deer
Mule Deer in the Grand Canyon have distinct mule-like ears which appear to be competing for space with antlers atop heads of the large males.
Ravens in the Grand Canyon
Ravens are incredibly intelligent birds, although they have become synonymous with bad omens and ominous futures.
Threatened Birds of the Grand Canyon
Learn about the birds in the Grand Canyon that are considered threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Rocky Mountain Elk in the Grand Canyon, Amazing and Magnificent
Rocky Mountain Elk are not indigenous to the Grand Canyon, they came to us from Wyoming.
Predatory Birds in the Grand Canyon
Read about the predatory birds in the Grand Canyon, including Zone Tailed Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, and Turkey Vultures.
Grand Canyon Hiking
Hiking in the Grand Canyon is an amazing experience, read about some of the best trails, and how to be prepared. Visit the Grand Canyon Hiking Page for more information, including maps and tips from the National Park Service.
Trail of Time Grand Canyon-Step Back in Time
The Trail of Time, covering the stretch of rim from Yavapai Point, near the Geology Museum, moving West into Grand Canyon Village, has undergone a revival.
South Kaibab Trail
The South Kaibab Trail is the more challenging of the two maintained trails along the south rim, with challenging vertical changes.
Bright Angel Trail
The Bright Angel Trail is considered Grand Canyon’s Premier and safest trail. This trail offers options for Day Hikes, and hiking to the bottom.
Grand Canyon Viewpoints
Desert View Watchtower
Mary Colter’s Desert View Watchtower is an amazing building at the Grand Canyon.
