Natural wonders of the world

Intrepid travelers have their favorite “natural wonders,” and it’s not always the best known places that capture one’s sense of awe.

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Spending holiday time at the Grand Canyon

What’s it like at the Grand Canyon at holiday time? From about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. provided the is sun shining at the Grand Canyon, you may even feel warm while hiking the rim or visiting an outlook and peering into the canyon. Keep in mind that the weather is unpredictable. Winter conditions at the South Rim can be extreme. Expect snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. After 3 p.m. it gets cold and you may want to bundle up or head inside.

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One day rafting and helicopter trip in Grand Canyon West – A real winner

If you want a short rafting trip through a portion of the Grand Canyon, you can head to Hualapai land in Arizona and the Grand Canyon West area. Evidently visitors love the experience. Hualapai River Runners, the only one-day whitewater rafting trip though the Grand Canyon, was awarded TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of Excellence: A Testimonial to Your High Standards” for 2012.

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Summer rafting through the Grand Canyon – A popular family trip

A rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is on many people’s bucket lists. Imagine the blue green of the river contrasting with the reddish brown of the canyon walls.

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Visit the Grand Canyon but leave your car behind

You don’t need a car when visiting the Grand Canyon, and in the interest of environmental conservation, consider these alternate ways of getting to this spectacular destination.

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Happy 100th birthday, Arizona

On that February 14, 1912, President William Howard Taft proclaimed Arizona the 48th state in the Union. This centennial year promises to be a great time to visit the Grand Canyon State; in fact Arizona started celebrating in 2011 leading up to the big day.

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