There’s a lot more to Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding area than just the canyon. Wildflowers, Aspen tree and Ponderosa Pine forests make up much of the remaining landscape in Northern Arizona.
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An aerial view looking west to the Grand Canyon at Timp Point in the Kaibab National Forest in Northern Arizona.
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You may remember the video post showing the fire damaged area of Kaibab National Forest from summer of 2025, Link . Here’s a flyover video from last week showing the area not damaged. The western part of the North Kaibab which is adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Recent monsoons have passed through Grand Canyon National Park the last 5 weeks, bringing much-needed rain and angry skies. Click on image for a larger view.
At the aerial video view of the fresh snow at the Kaibab National Forest in Northern Arizona. The Kaibab is adjacent to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This access closed Sunday for the winter season so I was happy to get over there this past week. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen.
As the monsoon season begins to wind down, I was able to capture some lightning shots.
A series of lightning strikes appear at Point Imperial at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. Music by Air.
Monsoonal thunder and lightning storms have been making regular appearances in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah this summer. More to come. Watch video at HiDef and Full Screen.
I waited in my vehicle as a passing rainstorm passed through Imperial Point at Grand Canyon National Park. I suspected a rainbow would appear shortly after and sure enough, one of the most brilliant rainbows I have ever experienced presented itself. Watch video at HiDef and Fullscreen.
This bushy deciduous tree grows above the rim at Grand Canyon National Park. In late June, it blooms a white pinkish flower that is ubiquitous this year. The video shows how the roads near the North Rim are lined with these plants. Google Search
