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Is Behemoth a Dinosaur in the Bible?
Nate Loper - December 4, 2025 The identity of the mysterious “Behemoth” in Job 40:15–24 has long intrigued scholars and students of Scripture. Many commentaries suggest Behemoth was a hippopotamus or elephant, while others dismiss it as a mythological creature.
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A Canyon-Sized Thanksgiving
Nate Loper - November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving reminds us not just to count blessings, but to notice them. There’s a moment that happens on the rim every now and then—usually when the wind settles, the light softens across the layers, and
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28 Seasons on the River: A Legacy of Lives Changed
Nate Loper - September 11, 2025 As Clay Miller and I helped the last group of guests step off the jet boat at Pearce Ferry, we closed the chapter on another remarkable season. Canyon Ministries has now completed 28 consecutive
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Mount St. Helens 45-Year Commemoration Tour
Nate Loper - September 9, 2025 I recently returned from an incredible experience at the Answers in Genesis Mount St. Helens conference and tour, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the historic May 18, 1980 eruption. The event drew about 125
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Grand Canyon Fossil Discovery: A Snapshot of Life Before the Flood
A recent article from Phys.org announced the discovery of exquisitely preserved Cambrian fossils in the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Formation. These fossils include soft-bodied creatures like worms, crustaceans, and mollusk-like animals, preserved with stunning detail. Secular scientists are interpreting this
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Silver Lining: Unexpected Canyon Adventures Now Available This Fall
Sometimes challenges create the most beautiful opportunities. When Wildfire Closes Doors, God Opens Windows Recent wildfires on the north side of the Grand Canyon have forced trail and campground closures, disrupting some of our planned adventures. While we're disappointed for those affected
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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
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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
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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
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International Tours to London and Egypt!
Join Us On These Two 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
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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

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.

