Christmas and the Grand Canyon
Nate Loper - December 21, 2025 One winter morning at the Grand Canyon some years ago, I had enough time to get to the canyon before the sun did. I stepped out of the van before sunrise and felt that unmistakable stillness that only comes after a storm. The crowds were gone, the air was sharp enough to wake even the sleepiest guide, and the canyon lay hidden beneath a faint blue glow. I walked toward the rim, my boots crunching down on the new snow, not quite
Grand Canyon Snow
One of the surprising things to many who come to Northern Arizona is the fact that we have snow. And when I say snow, I mean not just a little, but quite a lot! In fact, Flagstaff is often listed as one of the top 10 snowiest cities in America each year. With the higher elevations and colder temperatures, we are no strangers to snowfall, and much of it settles around us during the winter months. While we see a fair amount of snow on the South Rim
White As Snow
If you’ve seen some of our pictures from around here lately, you’ll undoubtedly know we were recently graced with a beautiful white veil of snow, which covered the landscape and transformed the desert into a western winter wonderland. Snow at the Grand Canyon is a sight to behold, and although you would never think it possible, somehow transforms this wonder of the world into even greater magnificence, like the glazed frosting on top of a giant layered cake. The beauty and majesty of our Creator never fails to amaze