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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
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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
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Kids Are FREE This Summer!
 Nate Loper - April 23, 2025 Kids Are FREE This Summer! At Canyon Ministries, we believe family adventures should be both memorable and meaningful—especially when they draw hearts closer to the Creator. That’s why this summer, kids aged 0–9 can tour the
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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
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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
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Dinosaurs: A Biblical Creation and Flood Perspective
 Nate Loper - February 10, 2025 The common thread running through these diverse cultural stories is the portrayal of reptilian giants—creatures that evoke both fear and reverence. From a biblical creation perspective, these legends might not be mere folklore but
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Lessons from Lava Falls
 Nate Loper - January 25, 2025 Like those river runners who have documented stories and details of Lava Falls for the past 150 years, Scripture provides us guidance through life's most challenging waters. There's a moment of pure anticipation that
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Welcome REI Adventures Friends
The outdoor adventure community recently received bittersweet news with the announcement of the REI Adventures closure. For decades, they've been pioneers in getting people outside, helping countless individuals discover the transformative power of wilderness experiences. Their legacy of inspiring people
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Living A Bucket List Life
Living a bucket list life isn't about waiting until we're facing mortality to start living, it's about embracing the gift of life we have right now. Have you ever noticed how some people seem to approach life with an insatiable
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Human Fossils from the Flood?
The very absence of human fossils serves as a powerful reminder of God's declared purpose to "blot out man from the face of the earth" while preserving clear evidence of His judgment through the billions of marine fossils entombed in
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Beyond Barriers – Luke5Adventures & Canyon Ministries
Each switchback conquered and every obstacle overcome testified to the power of community and the truth that in God's kingdom, there are no limitations He cannot help us overcome. The Grand Canyon's vastness has a way of making anyone feel small,
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Lessons from the Wind
The Spirit of God isn’t something we can see or predict.  Like the wind, He doesn’t always move in ways we understand. I was walking along canyon's Trail of Time one spring afternoon, the kind of day where the Grand

GuidePosts is a collection of blogs and articles written by our knowledgeable guides and ministry friends. You can explore these posts chronologically or select a specific author to read their insights.
Our guides at Canyon Ministries possess extensive knowledge and experience in and around the Grand Canyon. They have a deep understanding of the Biblical Creation/evolution debate and a strong foundation in Biblical truth, which they apply to their interpretation of the Grand Canyon.
We hope you find the information presented here to be both encouraging and faith-building as we explore Lessons, Life, & Loving God…Grand Canyon style.