Heli USA Airways - Historic Grand Canyon Ranch

The Historic Grand Canyon Ranch

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Historic Grand Canyon Ranch

This Historic Arizona Guest Ranch Has An Exciting and Colorful History

The original headquarters of this Arizona guest ranch is located next to Diamond Bar Springs, known to Native Americans for the last 3,600 years. The oldest inhabitants at the springs were the Cohina Indians, whose roasting pits have been carbon dated back to circa 1600 B.C. The Indians called the springs “Tanyika Springs.” Around 1860, after the Hualapai Indian War, gold miners built a Stamp Mill to crush ore for the King Tut Gold Mine. From the 1870’s onwards, the Mormons used the springs as a resting and watering place for their wagon trains. In May 1889, the Hualapai Indian Tribe’s first Ghost Dance ritual was held at the Springs. In 1904 the famous gunfighter and cattle rancher, “Tap” Duncan, purchased the ranch to escape from his previous “profession.” He became one of the most widely respected pioneer cattlemen. From 1915 onwards, an unknown cowboy called Bruce Kisskadon worked for Tap. He wrote about the ranch and in doing so started “Cowboy Poetry.” The famous Western author Louis L’Amour also worked for Tap, and later claimed the ex-gunfighter taught him everything he knew about ranching and buckarooin.’

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Preserving The Grand Canyon

Ranching and Nature Working Together at this Working Cattle Ranch

Strong environmentalists, the owner and staff of Grand Canyon Ranch only raise Corriente cattle, which are free to roam over 165 square miles (165 sq. mi.) of mountainous terrain. The hardy Corriente can be traced back to the first cattle brought to the new world by the Spanish as early as 1493. The policy of our working dude ranch is to protect and preserve the wild animals and plants that are indigenous to this beautiful southwest region of the United States. Monitoring water resources and protecting this unique and fragile desert habitat are important to us, and we work closely with the Arizona Department of Game and Fish and the Bureau of Land Management.

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The Spirit of the American West

Experience Old-fashioned Hospitality at this Luxury Guest Ranch

Capture the spirit of the American West in a genuine Pine Cabin or authentic Indian Tipi. Experience the centuries old traditions of the American Cowboy as you step back in time on a Guided Horseback Ride. Board an authentic horse drawn wagon for a journey down the historic Joshua Tree-lined Mormon Trail. Each evening is a time to relax in romantic privacy, or join our cowboys in some rousing campfire songs under a canopy of stars so close you’d swear you can touch them. Only here can you experience a spectacular Helicopter Flight taking you below the rim and into the depths of the Grand Canyon itself… an adventure not to be missed! Savor authentic Western Cuisine while surrounded by the glow of an open fire and candlelit tables in our historic Ranch House; then relax in our “Diamond Bar,” and enjoy some true, old-fashioned western hospitality.

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Convenient Departures:

Heli USA Airways provides convenient departures from the Las Vegas Atlantic Air Terminal - Only minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip Hotels & Resorts! Climb aboard Pegasus, the Greek symbol of flight and let your spirit soar to places you have only dreamed of, as we take you below the rim while you enjoy music and informative narration throughout your flight, and show you the real Grand Canyon. Only with Heli USA can you step back in time and experience real western hospitality at the historic 165 square mile exclusive Grand Canyon Ranch, located only 14 miles from Grand Canyon West Rim! Having flown over 1 million passengers with an excellent safety record, you will be flown by highly trained and experienced pilots in the comfort of a luxury jet helicopter.

The AS350 Jet Helicopter:

Heli USA Airways has the largest fleet of A-Star jet helicopters in the western United States! From the heights of Mt. Everest, to the depths of the Grand Canyon, the AS350 jet helicopter provides passengers with all forward facing seats with unrestricted, spectacular viewing and climate controls making it the preferred helicopter for sightseeing worldwide.