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News • Nevada • United States • 2012-03-12

Grand Canyon West’s Skywalk to Turn 5-Years-Old: Top 5 Historical Highlights Hualapai Tourism to Offer $5.00 Off to Visitors in Celebration of the 5th Anniversary

GRAND CANYON WEST, AZ (March 12, 2012) On March 20, 2012 the Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West will turn 5-years-old. Over the past five years, the Skywalk has become one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. Because of its tremendous popularity, both of the main gateways to Grand Canyon West, Las Vegas, Nevada and Kingman, Arizona, developed taglines that include the Skywalk. The glass walkway, nearly 4,000 feet above the floor of the Grand Canyon, has received many awards and experienced dozens of historical moments over the years. Below are five of Hualapai Tourism’s favorite highlights:

2007)“First Walk” – Moonwalker, Dr. Buzz Aldrin, and John Bennett Herrington, the first Native American in space, were the first to walk the Skywalk with the Hualapai on March 20, 2007. Hundreds of domestic and international media outlets attended and millions around the world watched and read about the historical event.

2008)Good Morning America – During sunrise at Eagle Point on May 5, 2008, Good Morning America reported live from the Skywalk throughout the morning. Dozens of dancing Hualapai Tribal members joined the host as the sun came up. High-powered lights were brought in to illuminate the canyon during the shoot.

2009)Skywalk Monument in Germany – In 2009, the airport in Cologne, Germany installed a Skywalk sculpture celebrating the engineering marvel. The original glass for the Skywalk was manufactured in Germany and shipped to the U.S.

2010)National Geographic Channel Documentary – First airing on November 26, 2010, the elite National Geographic documentary team revealed to the word the intricate interworking of the engineering and construction of the Skywalk. The show has been so successful that it is still airing on the National Geographic Channel.

2011)Travel + Leisure “Best New Bridge” – One of the world’s premier travel publications voted the Skywalk as the “Best New Bridge” in the world for 2011. The Skywalk took first places amongst bridges in Singapore, France, Italy and Malaysia for the top spot.

In celebration of the 5-year anniversary, from March 20 to March 27, 2012, Hualapai Tourism is offering all guests that make reservations online at www.grandcanyonwest.com or by calling 888-868-9378 a $5.00 discount on the “Legacy Gold” package, “Tranquility” (overnight) package , “Rendezvous” on historic Route 66, Helicopter tour with Boat Ride, “Discovery” helicopter tour, “Flight of the Eagle” helicopter tour, 90-minute horseback ride, Hualapai River Runners one-day whitewater rafting and overnight at the Hualapai Lodge. Promo code, “Skywalk5,” must be entered or mentioned while placing the order.

About Hualapai Tourism: Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which is wholly owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation, manages Grand Canyon West, Hualapai River Runners (whitewater rafting), and the Hualapai Lodge. Grand Canyon West is a collection of viewpoints and attractions spread over 9000 acres of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim in Northwest Arizona, just 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grand Canyon West is the only place in the Canyon where visitors can access a boat ride on the Colorado River via helicopter and is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walkway 4000 ft above the canyon floor. The site attractions are: Guano Point, with panoramic canyon views and the historic guano mine tram; Eagle Point, the location of the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the Native American Village with authentic dwellings of multiple tribes, and live Native American performances; and The Hualapai Ranch, a western town with cowboy entertainment, horseback riding, wagon rides and overnight cabins facing the Canyon rim. Private cars are welcome or all inclusive tours are available from Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Sedona by airplane, helicopter, coach, SUV, and Hummer. The Hualapai Lodge on Historic Route 66 and Grand Canyon West are open daily 365 days a year. Hualapai River Runners, the only one-day whitewater raft trip through the Grand Canyon, operates March – October. Visitors can view a complete list of activities, book reservations, and get directions at www.grandcanyonwest.com or by calling 1-888-868-9378 - internationally at (001)-928-769-2636.

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