Gold mining in Glen Canyon reached a zenith from 1883 to 1912; the canyon had been explored by Native Americans and Spanish explorers much earlier.

Natural pozzolans have served as a building material in Arizona for many decades.

The clock is ticking on the Colorado River. The seven states that use its water are nearing a 2026 deadline to come up with ...

9:50am Reel America: Glen Canyon Dam Construction - 1961 This 1961 Information Agency film covered the first years of construction of the Glen Canyon dam on the Colorado River in northern Arizona.

That’s exactly what happens at Wahweap Overlook near Page, Arizona. Mother Nature showing off again! The dramatic contrast between Lake Powell’s azure waters and the rusty red cliffs creates a ...

First called Boulder Dam, the big dam helped create energy, distribute water through the Southwest. Some want to get rid of ...

Grand Canyon Skywalk is ranked #17 out of 20 things to do in Grand Canyon National Park. See pictures and our review of Grand Canyon Skywalk.

The 10 best places in Arizona to take scenic photos Perched on the edge of the South Rim, historic Kolb Studio pressents a different and dramatic way to photograph the Grand Canyon.

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