1. ALMOST FAMOUS 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Talks Grand Canyon www.explorethecanyon.com

2. Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience From landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you? History! History is a one stop shop for understanding the creation of those amazing landscapes, wildlife and subsequently, discovering a sense of adventure.

3. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience If this your first visit to the Canyon, what is motivating you to visit? If this a revisit, what’s your reason for wanting more? The hiking. It was the reason for my first visit and also the reason for my second. I just can’t get enough of walking in the wild.

4. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience What are five things your Backpack to the Canyon must contain? My cell phone, camera, shades, bottle of water & lip-gloss.

5. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience What according to you is the best way to get to the Grand Canyon – By Air, By Road or By Rail? By road. On the less crowded route 89 to the Eastern entrance of the National Park. This route is studded with lil’ gems of discovery like the Cameron Trading post, Lake Powell, Horseshoe bend and Sunset crater.

6. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience What is travel to you in one word? Perspective

7. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience What are three tips for an awesome budget trip to the Grand Canyon? Carpool with other travelers. Hike all you can – it’s free and a great way to connect with the Canyon. Eat at the village of Tusayan – the meals are cheaper and the views, nicer.

8. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience On your travels, what would you choose a book or a camera, and why? A camera. To visually chronicle every page of my travel chapter.

9. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience What surprised you about the Grand Canyon? Didn’t realize that the Canyon was sooooo many colors

10. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience As a travel destination, how would you rank the Grand Canyon from 1 to 10? 10

11. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience Did you visit the National Geographic Visitor Center? Did you see the IMAX movie, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets? What did you think? Yes, I did! I picked up a few souvenirs and watched IMAX movie. Three Words – AMAZING IMAX Experience

12. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience Tell us a little about yourself! This will be included on the web site. Where are you from? What do you do? My name is Robin Timmons and reside in Los Angeles CA (originally from Belize). I’m currently working on getting my certification in Phlebotomy. 2 weeks of school left!!! Yay! Super exited!

13. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience The Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center is always excited to hear from folks that have been to the Grand Canyon. We reach out to visitors and ask them to share their insights on the Canyon, things to do, sightseeing, etc. and also ask them to share photos. We profile the best testimonials and visitors can become “ALMOST FAMOUS” for ONE day or for however long they help us to share their story through social media.

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18. www.explorethecanyon.com Robin Timmons 28 Year Old Phlebotomist Shares Her Canyon Experience Nat Geo’s Visitor Center Grand Canyon 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Phone: (928)638-2468 General Inquiries Fax: (928)638-2807 www.explorethecanyon.com