John Wesley Powell A professor of geology at Illinois Wesleyan, John Wesley Powell had more than just a passing interest in the layers upon layers of rocks exposed by the Colorado River.

After you've admired the Grand Canyon from the hiking trails (or even from the air on a helicopter tour), enjoy a new vantage point on a Colorado River rafting tour. Options range from the family ...

Grand Canyon National Park continues to spark reactions. Recently, park enthusiasts reacted negatively to the Grand Canyon's ...

You can also follow the Bright Angel Trail (on foot or by mule) from the Grand Canyon Village down into the canyon. This 12-mile round-trip trail offers close-up views of the Colorado River and ...