Grand Canyon

Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Returns to the Orleans Arena March 7-10

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Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Returns to the Orleans Arena March 7-10 WHAT:                        The Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament returns to the Orleans Arena, bringing acti­on-packed NCAA Division I college basketball matchups. Teams competing for the championship title this year are CSU Bakersfield, Chicago State, Grand Canyon, Kansas City, NM State, Seattle U, UT … Read more

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

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  Historic Photo of GCSA in 1927 in Red Butte located near the Grand Canyon National Park (Photo Courtesy of John Dillon) Current File Photo (Photos Courtesy of Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines)   GRAND CANYON SCENIC AIRLINES TO CELEBRATE 90TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH   This month marks the 90th anniversary of Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (GCSA), … Read more

Maverick Helicopters and Pink Jeep Tours Launch Ultimate Grand Canyon Experience, Above, Below & Beyond Tour

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          Maverick Helicopters and Pink Jeep Tours Launch Ultimate Grand Vanyon Experience, Above, Below & Beyond Tour The one-of-a-kind excursion offers breathtaking ground and aerial views of the Grand Canyon West Rim     Award-winning helicopter operator, Maverick Helicopters, has partnered with leading off-road adventure company, Pink Jeep Tours, to offer … Read more

Grand Canyon Helicopters Celebrates the Launch of Hoover Dam Tours

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From R to L: John Becker, Grand Canyon Helicopters; Jill Rowland-Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce; Geoff Edlund, Grand Canyon Helicopters; Councilwoman Peggy Leavitt and Irit Langness, Grand Canyon Helicopters (Photo credit: Isaac Brekken) GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF HOOVER DAM-AREA EXPERIENCES WHAT: Grand Canyon Helicopters recently announced the launch of its brand-new … Read more

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines Now Exclusively Offers Airplane Flights, Tours to Bar 10 Ranch

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  GRAND CANYON SCENIC AIRLINES BECOMES EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF AIRPLANE FLIGHTS, TOURS FOR BAR 10 RANCH Papillon Group’s Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines is launching its newest adventure, flying guests from Las Vegas to Bar 10 Ranch at the Grand Canyon’s Northern rim. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines will be the exclusive provider for roundtrip flights. Known … Read more

MAD RIVER RAFTING TOURS JACKSON HOLE BEGIN MAY 16 FOR THE 2015 SEASON

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  MAD RIVER RAFTING TOURS JACKSON HOLE BEGIN MAY 16 FOR THE 2015 SEASON Roster of Tours Includes Whitewater and Scenic Float Experiences, Something for Everyone Ages 4 to 104 Departing just two miles south of the town square in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Mad River Boat Trips offer signature whitewater rafting adventures as well as … Read more

Photos: World debut of Papillon Group’s Golden Helicopter at 50th Anniversary

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  PAPILLON GROUP’S GOLDEN “COPTER 50” OFFICIALLY UNVEILED DURING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WHAT: For the first time, Papillon Group unveiled its “Golden Helicopter” via a stunning 5-helicopter formation. The Golden Helicopter, also known as “Copter 50,” debuted at Papillon’s Boulder City Aerocenter on Thursday, April 16. The ceremonial formation symbolized five decades of operation as … Read more

World’s Longest Running Helicopter Tour Company Celebrates 50 Years

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THE PAPILLON GROUP, THE WORLD’S LARGEST, LONGEST RUNNING HELICOPTER TOUR COMPANY, CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015 This year marks the 50th anniversary for The Papillon Group (pronounced pah-pe-YOHN), the world’s largest and longest running helicopter tour company. ELLING HALVORSON’S VISION The company’s story began in 1965, thanks to the vision of Elling Halvorson. At that … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Begin Conference Play Sunday, Hosts Grand Canyon

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UNLV MEN’S SOCCER BEGINS WAC PLAY SUNDAY, HOSTS GRAND CANYON Rebels are 4-1-1 on their home field this season The UNLV men’s soccer team looks to continue its recent success as it hosts Grand Canyon in the WAC season opener for both teams on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 pm at Peter Johann Memorial Field. … Read more

Grand Canyon White Water Rafting With Hatch River Expeditions

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  The Hatch Family are still doing what their grandfather did three generations ago and that is take people down the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River’s white water rapids in a raft. This year Hatch River Expeditions and owner Steve Hatch are celebrating 80 years of their family owned business. While a corporation purchased his relative’s … Read more

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Open 2014 Season Against Northern Arizona, Grand Canyon

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UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER OPENS SEASON IN REBEL CLASSIC ON FRIDAY Friday’s contest will be against Northern Arizona, weekend concludes Sunday against Grand Canyon  The UNLV women’s soccer team opens up the 2014 season with this weekend’s UNLV Rebel Classic, in which it faces Northern Arizona in the season opener on Friday at 7 pm, and … Read more

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Announce 2014 Schedule

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UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2014 SCHEDULE This year’s slate features a mid-season six-game road trip Online version of 2014 UNLV Women’s Soccer Schedule     There are several challenges awaiting the UNLV women’s soccer team this upcoming season as the athletics department released the 2014 schedule on Monday afternoon. In addition to facing a total … Read more

The Papillon Group’s Harleys and Helis Return April 1 to the Grand Canyon

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ON APRIL 1, SEE THE GRAND CANYON BY HELICOPTERS,  HARLEY COURTESY OF THE PAPILLON GROUP This is no April Fool’s Joke: on Tuesday, April 1, outdoor enthusiasts will be able explore and experience the Grand Canyon by air and by ground. The date marks the return of The Papillon Group’s popular tour enabling guests to … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Move Into Tie For Second With 3-1 Win At Grand Canyon

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  UNLV MEN’S SOCCER MOVES INTO TIE FOR SECOND WITH 3-1 WIN AT GRAND CANYON Rebels on longest unbeaten streak in 18 years Thanks to three goals from three different players, UNLV increased its unbeaten streak to five games thanks to a 3-1 victory at Grand Canyon on Sunday afternoon in WAC men’s soccer action … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Play Final Two Home Games Of 2013

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UNLV MEN’S SOCCER HOSTS KANSAS CITY FRIDAY ON BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY All fans wearing pink will receive half price admission, UNLV holds Senior Day on Sunday against Houston Baptist After breaking both a scoreless drought and a losing streak with a 1-0 win in its last outing, UNLV now hopes to turn that victory … Read more