High school and middle school youth from all over the country explore Grand Canyon for a hiking and rafting adventures.

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Youth enjoying the inner canyon.

Rim to River: High school youth ride the raging rapids of the Colorado River, dig into conservation field work, and discover Grand Canyon's wild spaces and intriguing human history. Youth explore both the rim and the river with park rangers and local experts.

Grand Inspiration: High school participants discover the beauty of Grand Canyon from the Colorado River while they write, draw, paint and photograph the wild. Youth finish the trip with time on the rim to assemble an exhibit of their work.

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Grand Canyon in Focus participant, Parks in Focus

Young photographers explore the canyon.

Grand Canyon in Focus: Park rangers and Udall Foundation's Parks in Focus scholars guide Boys & Girls Club members on the hiking and photography adventure of a lifetime. Club members, grades 6 through 8, learn the fundamentals of nature photography while exploring one of the most unique landforms on Earth. Check out the youths' photography. Contact the coordinator with questions and inquiries.

Grand Canyon National Park proudly partners with Grand Canyon Youth and Udall Foundation's Parks in Focus to provide engaging experiences for youth. Generous support from the Grand Canyon Association and the National Park Foundation make these programs possible.