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National Park Service Announces Award of Contract to Operate Grand Canyon Visitor Transportation System

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-award-of-contract-to-operate-grand-canyon-visitor-transportation-system.htm




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Rangers Respond to Request for Assistance for Grand Canyon Railway

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2009-12-14_train.htm




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Youth Photography from Grand Canyon in Focus Program on Display at Historic Williams Depot

A new exhibit is on display at Williams’ historic train depot; and the eye-catching photographs were all taken by Arizona youth.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2009-12-18_photos.htm




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Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park is Closed as Rangers Clear Multiple Accidents

Grand Canyon National Park rangers and road crews continue to work on clearing Desert View Drive of multiple accidents after light snow fell on wet roads just as evening temperatures dropped below freezing on Tuesday, December 29. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2009-12-29_accidents.htm




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Body Found Below Rim at Grand Canyon National Park

The body of a lone male has been discovered below the rim at the Abyss on Hermit Road in Grand Canyon National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-1-6_body.htm




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Desert View Watchtower in Grand Canyon National Park to Undergo Renovations

Desert View Watchtower, one of the most prominent architectural features on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, is slated to undergo renovations over the next several months. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2010-1-11_watchtower.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Accepting Applications for Bicycle Rental Operation Commercial Use Authorization

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced that the park will begin accepting applications for a commercial use authorization (CUA) for bicycle rental operations on Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-accepting-applications-for-bicycle-rental-operation-commercial-use-authorization.htm




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National Park Service accepting applications for noncommercial Colorado River rafting permits for 2011 calendar year

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. The permits are for specific launch dates within calendar year 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-accepting-applications-for-noncommercial-colorado-river-rafting-permits-for-2011-calendar-year.htm




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Grand Canyon Awards Contract for Phase II of Improvements Called for in Transportation Plan

The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded the contract for construction of Phase II of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan to Fann Contracting, Inc. of Prescott, Arizona.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2010-02-08_phase_ii.htm




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Revised Environmental Assessment for new Science and Resource Management Facility in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that a revised environmental assessment (EA) for the construction of a new Science and Resource Management Facility in the park is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-revised-environmental-assessment-for-new-science-and-resource-management-facility-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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National Park Service Seeking Comments on Potential Changes to Concessions Operations at Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) is developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze potential changes to concession operations at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-seeking-comments-on-potential-changes-to-concessions-operations-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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INTERMOUNTAIN REGION NEWS RELEASE: Abandoned Mine Lands Closure Plan and Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review and Comment

The National Park Service has released an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Closure Plan and Environmental Assessment for projects to correct health and safety hazards associated with abandoned mines in four national park system sites in Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-02-12_mines_ea.htm




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Stranded Boaters Rescued, their Boat Freed in Grand Canyon

A private boating party stranded near Crystal Rapid in Grand Canyon National Park was able to continue down the river late Thursday afternoon after being rescued by National Park Service rangers. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-02-26_rescue.htm




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Volunteers from Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association Team Up with NPS Staff for Rehabilitation Project

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-01_rehab.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Host Archeology Day Saturday, March 27

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, Grand Canyon National Park will host Archeology Day in honor of "Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month." https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-02_arch_day.htm




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LAKE MEAD NEWS RELEASE: Pearce Ferry Road Extension Announced

The Superintendents of Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA) and Grand Canyon National Park announce the March 15th opening of the two-mile extension of the Pearce Ferry Road to the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-04_lame.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park hosts Third Annual Alternative Spring Break

Grand Canyon National Park will host the third annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program sponsored by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with American Eagle Outfitters. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-04_asb.htm




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Record of Decision Signed for Grand Canyon's Fire Management Program

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-05_fmp_rod.htm




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Mule Operations and Stock Use in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-mule-operations-and-stock-use-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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National Park Service Announces Public Meetings To Discuss Mule Operations And Stock Use Environmental Assessment

Grand Canyon Announces Public Meeting Schedule for Mule Operations and Stock Use Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-public-meetings-to-discuss-mule-operations-and-stock-use-environmental-assessment.htm




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Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Two Missing Men in South Bass Royal Arch Area

Grand Canyon National Park rangers are currently searching the South Bass and Royal Arch areas west of the Hermits Rest area on the park’s south rim for two overdue hikers, Isaac Rabicoff and Michael Wu, both from Kansas.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/rangers-in-grand-canyon-national-park-search-for-two-missing-men-in-south-bass-royal-arch-area.htm




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Rangers Locate Two Overdue Hikers at Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/rangers-locate-two-overdue-hikers-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon Achieves Milestone in Recovery of Endangered Plant

Grand Canyon National Park’s greenhouse population of sentry milk-vetch blooming in early March 2010, representing a major landmark in the park’s effort to recover its only federally-listed, endangered plant species. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-24_smv.htm




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Grand Canyon to Waive Entrance Fees During National Park Week

The National Park Service will be celebrating National Park Week in Grand Canyon National Park by waiving entrance fees April 17 – 25, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-04-06_fee_free.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park will offer free shuttle service between the gateway community of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center again this year

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-will-offer-free-shuttle-service-between-the-gateway-community-of-tusayan-and-the-grand-canyon-visitor-center-again-this-year.htm




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Grand Canyon to Celebrate Wildlife Day on Saturday, May 1

On Saturday, May 1, 2010, Grand Canyon National Park will host its third Celebrate Wildlife Day.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-04-14_cwd.htm




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Seasonal Increase in Water Turbidity at Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/seasonal-increase-in-water-turbidity-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon Nation Park Announces Issuance of Commercial Use Authorization for South Rim Bicycle Rental Operations Beginning May 1

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the issuance of a commercial use authorization (CUA) for bicycle rental operations located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center on the park’s South Rim.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-nation-park-announces-issuance-of-commercial-use-authorization-for-south-rim-bicycle-rental-operations-beginning-may-1.htm




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Grand Canyon's North Rim to Open May 15 for the 2010 Summer Season

The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, May 15 by 7:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-04-27_nr.htm




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Grand Canyon's Historic River Ranger Station to Get a Face Lift

Grand Canyon National Park’s historic River Ranger Station, located along the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch, will soon get a face lift. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyons-historic-river-ranger-station-to-get-a-face-lift.htm




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Concession Contract Awarded for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/concession-contract-awarded-for-guided-trail-rides-on-the-north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Pile Burning Planned for North Rim of Grand Canyon

Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to burn piles of woody debris. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-10_nr_piles.htm




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Flagstaff Tactical Operations Team Called in to Assist Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-105-11_tactical.htm




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Twentieth Annual Grand Canyon Star Party to be Held June 5 - 12, 2010

The twentieth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, June 12, 2010 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-13_stars.htm




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Man Who Died of Self-inflicted Gunshot is identified

A man found deceased after park rangers and tactical team negotiators spent several hours trying to talk him out of a residence in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 51 year old Mark Twain Ferguson of Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-13_ident.htm




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Rangers Respond to Report of Someone over the Edge at Grand Canyon

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-21_over_edge.htm




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Work to begin on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot

Construction will begin next week near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot (Depot) to improve the area where Grand Canyon Railway passengers load and unload buses for tours within Grand Canyon National Park. The project was included as part of Grand Canyon’s 2008 South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan which addressed an array of transportation strategies to promote alternative travel modes to the park, reduce congestion, and better integrate connections between parking, transit, wayfinding and trip planning. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/work-to-begin-on-improvements-to-railway-tour-bus-staging-area-near-the-historic-grand-canyon-depot.htm




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Admission to Grand Canyon National Park Free the Weekend of June 5 and 6

Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national parks and wildlife refuges around the country in offering free admission to the park on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-27_fee-free.htm




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news release

The body of a man retrieved from below the rim at Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 21, has been identified as 64 year old Michael McMahon of Long Beach, California. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-06-02_news_release.htm




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Grand Canyon Visitor Center Soon to Have Theater

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center will soon be getting an addition – a theater for the park's new interpretive orientation film. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-06-10_theater.htm




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Second Translocation of Endangered Humpback Chub to Shinumo Creek to Occur in Late June

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/second-translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-shinumo-creek-to-occur-in-late-june.htm




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Prescribed Burn Planned at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park fire managers plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the South Rim within the next several weeks if weather and forest conditions permit. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/14jun2010-2_news.htm




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Project to construct new RV sites on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to begin soon

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/14jun10_news.htm




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Lightning Causes Several Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

A thunderstorm passed over Northern Arizona late last week resulting in three lightning caused fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/14jun10_news3.htm




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Exhibit Celebrating Grand Canyon's Diverse Plant Life to Open at Kolb Studio

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/15jun10_news.htm




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Let's Move Outside: more action, new rewards for Junior Rangers

We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movin’ it outside. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/16jun10_news.htm




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Chip Seal Project to Occur on North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park this Summer

Chip seal projects are scheduled to begin at Grand Canyon National Park on both the South and North Rims. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/17jun10_news.htm




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Local Teacher Helps Turn Grand Canyon National Park into Area's Best Classroom

Lori Rommel will be donning a National Park Service uniform to participate in immersive learning experiences that she will turn into service-based educational programs for students in the fall. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/24jun10_news.htm




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Saffron Fire Being Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Park and forest managers have made the decision to manage the Saffron Fire for both resource and protection objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/1jul10_news.htm




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Windy Weekend Leads to Moderate Growth on the Saffron Fire

Windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday led to moderate growth on the Saffron Fire which is being managed for multiple objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5jul10_windy_weekend_news.htm