If you're a "hate America/hate Trump type of a Hate monger- this isn't for you. I know how some hate my country and Americans, so just leave. TY, good bye- nothing gained nothing lost.
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https://youtu.be/EwlxuB7nUUg?is=u2DV8rZkOxFSzPRl
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Wow. I don't know the location- the Grand Canyon is gigantic....but I bet this is on private Indian land. I don't know about you, but I believe our own archeological history pertaining to America, has been deliberately and extremely suppressed.....it's like "crickets" in comparison to the "archeological discovery" occurring and that have occurred in the rest of the world. We've been to the Grand Canyon from the south rim. We stayed 2 nights at the Phantom Ranch cabins which gave us a whole day to explore the trails nearest us. It is an incredible experience. We walked down Kaibab trail and came back up on the Angel Bright, spending one more night at the Angel Bright campground (which is the halfway point on this trail), under the stars and no tent, by choice. We saw a lot of cave like holes in the walls as we descended into the Canyon. I even walked among a herd of dear like I was one of them. They had no fear of me whatsoever. This was in the first week of November. We did not encounter many people.
I view our trip there as a gift from God. In fact, I felt he was "steering" us. What we did was rare and few people know about it. But Wade and I went around the "system". We came without a reservation. But my husband's gift of gab gave us this gift. The front desk dude at the resort hotel for the South Canyon gave us the insider's secret. They have a cancelation list. Wade was told he might could get a reservation since we were already there. It's a short list. And you had to be there at 6am to have the chance. We were first on that list and miraculously, a cancelation came in and we got in! And at the Phantom Ranch! For 2 nights but no donkeys-- we preferred to walk our own pace and take pictures. It took us leaving before sunrise and we finally arrived at the bottom of the canyon after dark-- just as our flashlight batteries were Dimming.
About Phantom Ranch:
[including how most people procure a reservation to stay in the canyon--then you'll understand]
Today, it remains deeply tied to President Theodore Roosevelt’s historical legacy.The connection between the 26th president and the ranch site encompasses the following highlights:The Original Headquarters: Before the ranch was built, the leafy cottonwood oasis at the bottom of the canyon was known as Rust's Camp, established by David Rust. President Theodore Roosevelt used this camp as his headquarters during a major hunting expedition across the North Rim in 1913.Almost the "Roosevelt Chalet": When the Fred Harvey Company won the concession to build a tourist facility at the bottom of the canyon in 1922, executives initially planned to name the complex "Roosevelt Chalet" to honor the president who was instrumental in declaring the canyon a National Monument.Mary Colter’s Intervention: Visionary architect Mary Colter argued that the deep, mysterious canyon floor deserved a more romantic, imaginative name. She successfully pushed to name the cabins Phantom Ranch, drawing inspiration from the ghostly, shifting canyon walls and the nearby Phantom Creek.Roosevelt’s Conservation Legacy: While the facility wasn't named after him, Roosevelt’s passionate advocacy for preserving the Grand Canyon directly paved the way for its status as a National Park, making the area an enduring part of his conservation legacy.Today, Phantom Ranch is managed by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. You can check availability, review the famous mule-trip packages, or submit for the hiker lottery directly via the official Grand Canyon National Park Lodges portal.
Phantom Ranch is a historic, rustic oasis nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Accessible only by hiking, mule ride, or river raft, it is the only lodging facility below the canyon rim. Securing a stay requires participating in an advance lottery system or booking cancellations.
How to Get There:
You can reach Phantom Ranch via three primary methods:Hiking: The most common route. You can hike down the South Kaibab Trail (7.8 miles) or Bright Angel Trail (9.6 miles). Mule Rides: Multi-day overnight mule trips are offered, which include accommodations and meals. River Rafting: Commercial river trips on the Colorado River frequently stop at the ranch.
Accommodations:
PHANTOM RANCH features historic wood and stone cabins and also dormitory spaces. Cabins: Heated and air-conditioned rustic cabins (various sizes) equipped with bunk beds, a sink, and a toilet. Showers are located in a separate building. Dormitories: Gender-segregated dorms with bunk beds, a shared bathroom, and nearby shower facilities. Meals & The Canteen: The Phantom Ranch Canteen is a central hub for guests, serving pre-booked, hearty hiker-style meals. Dining: Breakfast and dinner are served in shifts. Advance meal reservations are required for overnight guests. Snack Window: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for beverages, snacks, and the famous Phantom Ranch lemonade. Booking & Lottery: Because demand heavily outweighs capacity, reservations are managed through an advance lottery system.The Lottery: You must apply for the lottery on the Phantom Ranch Lottery System 15 months prior to your planned trip date.Cancellations: If you miss the lottery, you can occasionally snag rare, last-minute cancellations directly through the portal.
And of course you can learn more here:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging/phantom-ranch/
[*note- Wade and I spent 3 years of our time exploring America's archeological history, going places where most Americans have never been to. It was draining on our finances but worth every penny.....and it opened my eyes.
Short story by Clara Mae Gregory
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Written on 2026-06-19 at 15:11
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I am sharing some new content on The Canyon Exploration. He doesn't confirm his location, however. It could be a canyon network up into Utah, not necessarily the Grand Canyon's canyons.👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇 🤔 👇
https://youtu.be/EwlxuB7nUUg?is=u2DV8rZkOxFSzPRl
👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆 🙂 👆
Wow. I don't know the location- the Grand Canyon is gigantic....but I bet this is on private Indian land. I don't know about you, but I believe our own archeological history pertaining to America, has been deliberately and extremely suppressed.....it's like "crickets" in comparison to the "archeological discovery" occurring and that have occurred in the rest of the world. We've been to the Grand Canyon from the south rim. We stayed 2 nights at the Phantom Ranch cabins which gave us a whole day to explore the trails nearest us. It is an incredible experience. We walked down Kaibab trail and came back up on the Angel Bright, spending one more night at the Angel Bright campground (which is the halfway point on this trail), under the stars and no tent, by choice. We saw a lot of cave like holes in the walls as we descended into the Canyon. I even walked among a herd of dear like I was one of them. They had no fear of me whatsoever. This was in the first week of November. We did not encounter many people.
I view our trip there as a gift from God. In fact, I felt he was "steering" us. What we did was rare and few people know about it. But Wade and I went around the "system". We came without a reservation. But my husband's gift of gab gave us this gift. The front desk dude at the resort hotel for the South Canyon gave us the insider's secret. They have a cancelation list. Wade was told he might could get a reservation since we were already there. It's a short list. And you had to be there at 6am to have the chance. We were first on that list and miraculously, a cancelation came in and we got in! And at the Phantom Ranch! For 2 nights but no donkeys-- we preferred to walk our own pace and take pictures. It took us leaving before sunrise and we finally arrived at the bottom of the canyon after dark-- just as our flashlight batteries were Dimming.
About Phantom Ranch:
[including how most people procure a reservation to stay in the canyon--then you'll understand]
Today, it remains deeply tied to President Theodore Roosevelt’s historical legacy.The connection between the 26th president and the ranch site encompasses the following highlights:The Original Headquarters: Before the ranch was built, the leafy cottonwood oasis at the bottom of the canyon was known as Rust's Camp, established by David Rust. President Theodore Roosevelt used this camp as his headquarters during a major hunting expedition across the North Rim in 1913.Almost the "Roosevelt Chalet": When the Fred Harvey Company won the concession to build a tourist facility at the bottom of the canyon in 1922, executives initially planned to name the complex "Roosevelt Chalet" to honor the president who was instrumental in declaring the canyon a National Monument.Mary Colter’s Intervention: Visionary architect Mary Colter argued that the deep, mysterious canyon floor deserved a more romantic, imaginative name. She successfully pushed to name the cabins Phantom Ranch, drawing inspiration from the ghostly, shifting canyon walls and the nearby Phantom Creek.Roosevelt’s Conservation Legacy: While the facility wasn't named after him, Roosevelt’s passionate advocacy for preserving the Grand Canyon directly paved the way for its status as a National Park, making the area an enduring part of his conservation legacy.Today, Phantom Ranch is managed by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. You can check availability, review the famous mule-trip packages, or submit for the hiker lottery directly via the official Grand Canyon National Park Lodges portal.
Phantom Ranch is a historic, rustic oasis nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Accessible only by hiking, mule ride, or river raft, it is the only lodging facility below the canyon rim. Securing a stay requires participating in an advance lottery system or booking cancellations.
How to Get There:
You can reach Phantom Ranch via three primary methods:Hiking: The most common route. You can hike down the South Kaibab Trail (7.8 miles) or Bright Angel Trail (9.6 miles). Mule Rides: Multi-day overnight mule trips are offered, which include accommodations and meals. River Rafting: Commercial river trips on the Colorado River frequently stop at the ranch.
Accommodations:
PHANTOM RANCH features historic wood and stone cabins and also dormitory spaces. Cabins: Heated and air-conditioned rustic cabins (various sizes) equipped with bunk beds, a sink, and a toilet. Showers are located in a separate building. Dormitories: Gender-segregated dorms with bunk beds, a shared bathroom, and nearby shower facilities. Meals & The Canteen: The Phantom Ranch Canteen is a central hub for guests, serving pre-booked, hearty hiker-style meals. Dining: Breakfast and dinner are served in shifts. Advance meal reservations are required for overnight guests. Snack Window: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for beverages, snacks, and the famous Phantom Ranch lemonade. Booking & Lottery: Because demand heavily outweighs capacity, reservations are managed through an advance lottery system.The Lottery: You must apply for the lottery on the Phantom Ranch Lottery System 15 months prior to your planned trip date.Cancellations: If you miss the lottery, you can occasionally snag rare, last-minute cancellations directly through the portal.
And of course you can learn more here:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging/phantom-ranch/
[*note- Wade and I spent 3 years of our time exploring America's archeological history, going places where most Americans have never been to. It was draining on our finances but worth every penny.....and it opened my eyes.
Short story by Clara Mae Gregory
Read 12 times
Written on 2026-06-19 at 15:11
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