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Zachary Petit

Zachary Petit

Zachary Petit is a freelance journalist and obsessive traveler whose words have appeared in National Geographic, National Geographic Kids, Mental_Floss, and many other outlets. He is the author of The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing and Treat Ideas Like Cats.

Phantom Ranch cabins

The Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch Turns 100 This Year

A century after it was built, the secluded resort below the rim is still an architectural marvel