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Posted on October 20, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

December 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on December 19, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

Dear Friends of the Caverns,

Looking back on 2018, we’ve had a truly amazing year. We started off with breaking news about a new rafting company offering white water trips on the Colorado river – trips that started and ending right at the GCC motel! Spring brought scenic helicopter flights, along with new cowboy and horseback experiences. Summer monsoons ravaged Supai Falls, but travelers and adventurers kept coming. Much was also accomplished throughout the year. We finally finished the remodel of the Bunkhouse and that was a smashing success. There were updates and improvements to the pool, mini-golf course, and children’s playgrounds. The Rodeo ring received a much-needed cleanup. Vintage signage and other classic Route 66 items throughout the property were restored. WIFI access was extended to reach all of the hotel rooms. Our fantastic Antares Route 66 Gift Shop opened a restaurant and deli. And of course, the exploration of the caves continued with new discoveries.

There were so many things that we could go on and on about, but really 2018 was an amazing year because of you. We had big tour groups, fun events, famous celebrities, and wonderful people from all over the US and the world come visit. Without you and your support, we could not and would not have accomplished so many of the great things that we did this year. So, thank you! Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and enjoy welcoming the new year!

Sincerely,

John McEnulty

Partner, Grand Canyon Caverns

This month @ the GCC:

MOTEL OFFICE NEW ROOF

Sixteen years in the making, the 11,000 square foot roof on the front motel building has finally been replaced! The front motel building houses our reception, the Betty Boop Breakfast Room, convenience store, class room, two gift shops, and our historic bar. We’ve also added a completely new sub-floor and insulation that will conserve heat more effectively in the winter and keep things cooler in the summer. To help ensure the front motel building maintains the classic Route 66 look, Grand Canyon Caverns partner Mike is designing a false front roof that will go over the new roof and keep that Route 66 vibe alive and well!

PAVILLION ENTRY
The last major part of the motel building restoration is a shaded front entryway. This wonderful addition will have an area with numerous tables to relax and gather at and a well-lighted night check-in area that is out of the elements for those very late arrivals.

WINTER @ the GCC
Winter is a great time to come visit the Grand Canyon Caverns. Things are quieter and slower, there are no bugs, and even fewer people. The Grotto Cave Restaurant is not fully booked most days, and you might even get to stay the night in the Cavern Suite at a greatly reduced same-day special price. It may be cold topside but, in the caves, the temperature is always perfect!

Grand Canyon Caverns Airport

Posted on November 30, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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A Side Trip from the Grand Canyon You’re Used to

10/15/2018

My husband Jared and I recently took a trip (a 10 year wedding anniversary trip!) to a different area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon we had never been to – Hualapai’s Indian Reservation. I could write a blog about the wonderful 35+ mile hiking trip we did to multiple gorgeous waterfalls past Supai, the reservation’s “capital,” but we’re not here to discuss hiking/camping trips… On our return from the wonderful experience though, we stopped at the Grand Canyon Caverns on the original Route 66, near Peach Springs, because I had seen on a magazine where one could dine inside the caverns. I’m always looking for unique experiences and that sounded like one. It sure was… but, in addition to that, we also learned that one could fly into Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (L37) and partake in other activities. That’s what I want to tell you about here… continue reading

November 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on November 16, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Grotto & Tour Special – Lunch 200ft. Underground!

Posted on November 14, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Grotto lunch and Cavern Tour. Just $49.95 + tax.
Reservations are highly recommended.

October 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on October 20, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Largest Oldest Deepest Darkest Quietest motel room in the world

Posted on September 29, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Largest. 200 feet by 400 feet with 70 foot ceiling
Oldest: Caverns and walls over 65 million years
Deepest: 220 feet below the surfaces, access via elevator
Darkest: absent of any light Quietest: the only sound is your heart beating and your breath. You are the only living thing in the caverns… The only living thing
Driest: zero humidity, nothing lives in the caverns, not a fly, not bat, nothing

Imagine, if you can, spending the night in the oldest, darkest, deepest, quietest, and largest suite room in the world. Imagine, 220 feet below ground, in a cavern that took 65 million years to form, in a room that is 200 feet wide, 400 feet long with a 70 foot ceiling. The largest dry cavern in the United States, so dark that it is completely absent on any light, so quiet because it contains no life forms; nothing lives in the caverns, not a fly, not a mouse, a bat, bug or animal. Nothing. The only thing moving or breathing is you. The air is as dry and clean as one can get, coming in via 65 miles of limestone crevices from the Grand Canyon to the caverns. The limestone takes out all moisture and impurities… Please, re-read the above paragraph, slowly, and think about what each feature represents. You take the elevator down 22 stories underground and spend the night in a place so quiet and dark, so large and so old, and so alone. It is not for everyone, but if you have the desire and will, you can do this. There is only one room available in the caverns… we do have plenty of motel rooms above ground… in case the entire group is not as adventurous. The room is completely furnished with all amenities one would need… 220 feet below the surface, 2 double beds, living room with a queen fold out sofa, (room sleeps up to 6), a library of old books and magazines such as a National Geographic collection dating back to 1917, dictionaries and other books dating back to the late 1800’s. A working record player with records, table and chairs, bathroom, several lightening options for the over night stay in the caverns, and personal lightening. A comfortable “home for the night”. Your check in time is normally with the last tour of the day (4 PM) and check out is shortly after the first tour begins. (10 am) . You can check in earlier and stay later… but keep in mind that the caverns has guided tours 363 days a year along the concrete trails that curves around all sides of the room, so your privacy is limited during tour hours. There is only one Grand Canyon Caverns Cave motel room, only 364 nights a year. If someone has said they have done it all…have they stayed in the Cave room? Your water is hand carried down and up by staff (100 gallons) and an employee is station on top ground level at the top of the elevator should you need assistance. Not everyone will get to experience this wonderful most unique unusual place in time and in the world.

Reservations:

Phone number : 928-422-3223
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September 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on September 21, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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July 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on July 18, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Dear Friends of the Caverns,

It has been warm and dry lately, which is normal and usually precedes the monsoon season when we get 80% of our moisture for the year. Our monsoon season is a sprinkling of just enough afternoon thunder showers to cool things down, with plenty of sunshine in-between. There is something wonderful about the weather no matter what time of year you visit the caverns – but the warm, dry summers and the monsoons that follow are some of our favorite times. If they are yours, too, now is the perfect time to come visit.

Sincerely,
John McEnulty
Partner, Grand Canyon Caverns

This month @ the GCC:

WILD AND FREE

Above the caves, the eastern area of our lands has been left preserved as open pasture, where wildlife can safely graze away from the highway. This year we have seen a big influx of wildlife on these lands. Just since May, we have been visited by Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, deer, coyotes, foxes, badgers, bobcat, and many species of birds. Come enjoy our very own version of East Africa!

THE BUNKHOUSE

We know we have talked about the remodeled Bunkhouse in the past few newsletters, but the reviews have been fantastic and we would really like to highlight that there is no better spot along RT66 for a large group to stay. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath private residence has a large living room, full kitchen, outdoor entertaining area, wifi, and can comfortably sleep 12. It has all the advantages of a large home. The Grand Canyon Caverns is proud of the work done by the renovation team…restorations like this are difficult and rare out here in the middle of nowhere!

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MOTEL ROOMS UPDATES

Our 48 fully restored motor inn rooms have never looked this great, not even in 1964 when they were built! And we continue to make improvements; right now in room #49 new windows are being testing that should completely eliminate outside noise from fellow travelers, help reduce energy costs year round, and provide guests with the perfect in-room temperature no matter what the outside weather is like. Along with a new cable TV system, enhanced bathroom features, and all the classic RT66 charm, the Grand Canyon Caverns motel is a great stop on your journey along RT66.

About the GCC:

The Grand Canyon Caverns, the largest dry caverns in the United States, is located on Route 66, just East of Peach Springs, AZ and over 200 feet below the surface. Stop by and take a tour, you won’t be disappointed!

June 2018 Grand Canyon Caverns Newsletter

Posted on July 15, 2018 by grandcayoncaverns

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Dear Friends of the Caverns,

Everything is open with extended summer hours and there is lots to do at the Grand Canyon Caverns this summer! So, whether you come by plane (we have our own runway), helicopter (we have our own landing pad), or car (we have lots of parking and ample space for the biggest RVs), stop by this summer to enjoy some spelunking, hiking, horseback riding, camping, whitewater rafting, mini-golf, disk-golf, lounging by the pool, stargazing, romantic dinner 200 ft. underground…or any of the other many things we offer. Visit our website or give us a call for all the details.

Sincerely,
John McEnulty
Partner, Grand Canyon Caverns

This month @ the GCC:

BUNKHOUSE/RANCH HOUSE

The debate rages on over the name of this fantastic family lodging! It was originally called the “Bunkhouse” but then renamed to the “Ranch House” a few years ago. Now, after a major remodel that included adding 2 additional bathrooms, both with showers, we have decided to go with the original name and call it the Bunkhouse again! This amazing lodging space can sleep up to 12 and has plenty of indoor and outdoor entertaining space. Reservations: 928-422-3223 Ext 1.
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BUNKHOUSE PATIO AND OUTDOOR AREAS

Not to be outdone by the fantastic interior updates, the outdoor area at the Bunkhouse is undergoing a major renovation that will transform the yard into a space for entertaining and outside enjoyment. Featuring a flagstone seating area with a BBQ and firepit, summer evenings at the Bunkhouse will be ones to remember! The remodeled outdoor area will be completed by July 1st. Reservations: 928-422-3223 Ext 1.

WIFI

We resisted WIFI forever, trying to stay true to our historic roots, but some things are just too helpful to not have. So, we are pleased to announce that wireless internet access is now available in the hotel rooms! The motel lobby and picnic area recently added better WIFI coverage, the Bunkhouse will have coverage by July 1st, and the RV park and campgrounds should have access by 2019. Nothing is easily done out in the middle nowhere, so bringing high speed WIFI across the large and wide-spread property of the GCC has been a challenge and we hope our guests enjoy it. Now you’ll be able to easily share those Instagram moments, like sitting around the firepit at the Bunkhouse and cooking s’mores, as the sun sets across the giant pink and orange sky!

About the GCC:

The Grand Canyon Caverns, the largest dry caverns in the United States, is located on Route 66, just East of Peach Springs, AZ and over 200 feet below the surface. Stop by and take a tour, you won’t be disappointed!