The Pale Blue Dot God Chose to Visit
Nate Loper - July 2, 2026 The stars declare the glory of God, but the cross declares His love. There is something wonderfully humbling about sleeping at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. On our recent Stargazer Special river trip, days were filled with the kind of beauty that almost overwhelms the senses. Towering canyon walls rose above us in layers of color and stone. The Colorado River carried us through narrow corridors, around sweeping bends, past cliffs, side canyons, fossils, and folds. But then night would come. As the last light faded
The Heavens Declare for All to See
One of the most special river trips we offer each year is the unique 7-day “Geology by Day and Astronomy by Night” experience. Dr. Danny Faulkner joins us on this unforgettable journey, presenting a rare opportunity to study the cosmos above the Grand Canyon. Northern Arizona’s dark skies, combined with the dry desert air and high elevation, create the perfect environment for stargazing and marveling at the heavens. Truly, “The heavens declare the glory of God,” and nowhere is this more evident than over the Grand Canyon. Much as