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, but for Brian, it represented something far greater than its massive walls—it symbolized possibility. At age 17, a skiing accident at Perfect North Slopes transformed Brian's life in an instant when his skis hit a patch of grass and a collision with a tree stump left him quadriplegic.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Adam Huff - April 13, 2023 All these factors combined to form Bryce’s remarkable features very quickly in the early post-flood years. One hundred miles north of Grand Canyon lies a typical southern Utah plateau. Peculiarly named the Paunsaugunt, this relatively narrow strip of land juts out above the valley below. Exposed on its sides are beautiful pink cliffs of rock known as the Claron Formation, which have been carved into the world’s largest collection of hoodoos. Numbering in the thousands, these strangely shaped vertical columns of rock extend
A GRAND Upgrade
Coyote Gulch backpacking trip renamed and revamped as Grand Staircase Adventure! Without a doubt, backpacking in Coyote Gulch is one of our most thrilling adventures. With breathtaking sights and exhilarating challenges around every corner, it has become a big hit with guests and a favorite trip to lead for our guides. It has also just received a major upgrade! Our backpacking program launched with a trip to Coyote Gulch in 2020. At that time, we did not have a vehicle suitable for transporting guests and all our equipment to Utah.
Quiet Whisper
We’d made a mistake. We all knew it but there wasn’t anything we could do about it. The previous night we had camped at the end of Coyote Gulch. It was a nice campsite next to the creek. And it was quiet. Tonight, we were camped at a popular campground closer to Bryce Canyon. Our site was next to a hotel parking lot. We heard crying children, yelling parents, and endless horn beeps as car doors were locked. Unfortunately, that was just the start of the noise. We were
Pleasant Inns
I was recently backpacking our Canyon Ministries Grandview Loop in the Grand Canyon.  As I finished scrambling down a scree field from the top of Horseshoe Mesa, I came upon a beautiful campsite at Cottonwood Creek. The water was falling over a small waterfall and making a pleasant babbling sound. There was a perfect spot for my one-person tent under a juniper tree. This oasis in the desert made a dream campsite. I settled into camp, listening to the album Hebrews by Psallos as I fell asleep. Psallos is
Excitement In Coyote Gulch
Earlier this month we completed our third backpacking trip into Coyote Gulch in southern Utah. We love going beyond Arizona’s Grand Canyon to explore this equally spectacular neighbor to our north. It is still the rainy season in the southwest at this time of year, which creates some exciting challenges and opportunities when backpacking. This trip never lacks in adventure, but in early September the thrills get turned up a notch or two! Around every bend in the canyon are new and beautiful sights to behold. Towering sandstone arches,
The Rest Of The Story
Over the past 24 years of exploring and sharing the Grand Canyon, we have gotten to know it pretty well. Adventure awaits around every corner, and we love seeing the faces of our guests light up as we take them into its many hidden treasures. Of course, marveling over the beauty of this place is only part of our objective. We want to see everyone marvel over our Creator as we examine the powerful evidence of a global Flood as described in the Bible. What we see in
2022 River Trips Coming Soon!
As we ramp things up here at Canyon Ministries in preparation for our busy spring and summer season, we’re filled with excitement for all the incredible opportunities ahead. Our rim tours, walking tours, and hiking tours at the Grand Canyon are always a highlight, offering guests a chance to experience the canyon’s majestic beauty from a variety of perspectives. But we’re also looking ahead to the river trips—an adventure we hold close to our hearts. Not only are we eager for this season’s trips, but in just a
How to See the Grand Canyon
Every year, millions of visitors from around the world come to see the Grand Canyon, and there are many ways in which they do so. For many, the canyon is just a short stop along their route as they are traveling through the region. They will see it only briefly from a few vantage points at best. Others may spend an entire day, or more, driving around taking in the different views. This may be a fine way to visit this natural wonder, but it’s only scratching the