Praying for Those Impacted by the Bright Angel Canyon Flooding
The Grand Canyon is a place we deeply love, which makes the recent flooding in Bright Angel Canyon especially difficult to see. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families who have lost loved ones, and we continue to pray for those who remain missing. We are also praying for the rangers, first responders, pilots, river guides, and others involved in search, recovery, and response efforts throughout the canyon. For those who have reached out with questions about Canyon Ministries, we also want to offer some reassurance. The flooding was
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 find as evidence of a thriving ecosystem that existed some 500 million years ago, providing a window into what they call the "Cambrian Explosion"—a period of rapid evolutionary diversification in the distant past. As Christians who hold to the authority of Scripture and a young earth, global Flood model,
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.