Silver Lining: Unexpected Canyon Adventures Now Available This Fall
These Fall 2025 Openings Have Ended The backpacking openings described in this article were for October through December 2025 and are no longer available. For current Grand Canyon and Southwest backpacking trips, dates, and availability, please visit our Backpacking Trips page.
100 Years Since the Scopes Trial: Remembering a Cultural Clash
July 2025 marks the 100-year anniversary of the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial—one of the most pivotal and public legal showdowns over the role of biblical creation versus evolutionary theory in American public education. Held in the sweltering summer of 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee, this trial wasn’t just about a biology teacher and a banned textbook. It was about worldviews—two fundamentally different accounts of origins and authority—and that cultural clash is still echoing today. The Trial That Shaped the Debate John T. Scopes, a young high school teacher, was charged with
Grand Canyon North Rim Dragon Bravo Fire
We at Canyon Ministries are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which ignited on July 4, 2025, and has since consumed over 8,500 acres on the North Rim. The wildfire destroyed the beloved historic Grand Canyon Lodge, along with approximately 70–80 other structures, including park staff housing and visitor facilities. As flames surged, fueled by dry conditions and sudden high winds, the fire shifted and spread quickly, leading to the tragic loss of this architectural and cultural treasure. We hold close in prayer everyone impacted
Mount St. Helens Tour with Answers in Genesis
Nate Loper - July 1, 2025 Mount St. Helens and the Message in the Mountain: 45 Years Later It’s been 45 years since the landscape of the Pacific Northwest was forever changed by one of the most significant geological events in modern history. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force, sending a massive plume of ash skyward, leveling 230 square miles of forest, and carving out an entirely new terrain in just hours. For those of us involved in biblical creation ministry, Mount St. Helens continues
Biblical Tours of London or Egypt!
International Biblical Tours At Canyon Ministries, we’ve long provided unforgettable experiences exploring the wonders of God’s creation through our Grand Canyon tours. But the story doesn’t stop at the canyon rim. Our mission has always been to offer “A Different View”—one rooted in Scripture and brought to life through first-hand discovery. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to join us on two international adventures that extend this vision beyond the canyon walls and into the pages of biblical history. Our own Nate Loper will be leading two uniquely crafted
A Life Well-Lived Pointing People to the Creator: Honoring Dr. Ken Funk
It was the spring of 2019, and I was leading a tour at Desert View Watchtower—standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, pointing out the beauty stretching beyond the rim to the Painted Desert. As I spoke to the group, a man walked right up, extended his hand, and with a firm shake said, “Hi, Ken Funk.” Though we had never met, he already knew who I was—and more importantly, what Canyon Ministries was about. That moment marked the beginning of a meaningful friendship and a partnership that
David Losey: A Selfless Life of Christ-Centered Adventure
Luke Wayne - March 07, 2025 Celebrating a Life Devoted to Christ, Creation, and the Next Generation Remembering David Losey (1939-2025) On April 27, 2025, a faithful and beloved man of God went home to be with the Lord. David Losey was a devoted husband and adoptive father, a passionate follower of Jesus, and a faithful member of Turning Point Church in Spokane Washington. He was also a treasured friend of Canyon Ministries to both staff and guests alike. Over a period of 16 years, David brought roughly 27 young
Kids Are FREE This Summer!
This Promotion Has Ended The Kids Are FREE Summer promotion ran from May 24 through September 1, 2025 and is no longer active. For current Grand Canyon tour options, pricing, and family availability, please visit our Grand Canyon tours page.
Petrified Forest: Beauty, Mystery, and Catastrophic History
Luke Wayne - March 07, 2025 The splendor and importance of this fossilized arbor is hard to overstate. But how did it get here? Arizona's Ultimate Rock Garden: The Petrified Forest Roughly two hours down I-40 East from Flagstaff, or about fifty miles before you reach the New Mexico border, you’ll find one of Northern Arizona’s true gems—the beautiful mystery of Petrified Forest National Park. In 1906, when the passing of the Antiquities Act first gave U.S. Presidents the power to create National Monuments, Petrified Forest became one of Arizona’s
A Voice in the Wilderness
Nate Loper - March 05, 2025 The wilderness is a place of paradox. It is vast and untamed, yet it draws us into intimacy with God. It’s a place where distractions fade, and we are confronted with the rawness of creation and the depth of our own need for Him. Both Elijah and John the Baptist found themselves in the wilderness, and both were used by God to proclaim His truth in powerful ways. As guides, we share a unique connection with these two figures. Like Elijah, we stand