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Rangers Respond to Report of Woman Over Edge at Grandview

At approximately, 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report that an older woman had fallen over the edge at Grandview Point, located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, and that she was not responding to people calling down to her. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-19_over-edge.htm




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Woman Who Fell from Grandview Trail Identified

A woman who died in a fall from the South Rim’s Grandview Trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 68-year old Rosa Torres Rios of Nogales, Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-23_ident.htm




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Grand Canyon Hiker Injured in Rock Fall

Last night at approximately 9:30 Grand Canyon National Park rangers received a report that a 19 year-old male hiker had sustained injuries from a rock fall that occurred in an area of the canyon known as the “Box”. A significant thunderstorm was passing over the area when the incident occurred. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hiker-injured-in-rock-fall.htm




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Interagency News Release: SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA CONDOR PROGRAM REVIEW COMPLETED

A review of the 2007-2011 period of the California condor reintroduction program in northern Arizona and southern Utah is complete. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-08-27_condors.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate New Park Facilities: Public Invited to Attend Ribbon Cutting and Open House

On Wednesday, September 12, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of several new park facilities intended to promote healthy outdoor activity in the park and to increase visitor access to the South Rim by means other than automobile. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-08-30_ribbon-cutting.htm




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Man Rescued After Fall in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-09-04_fall.htm




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Man Who Collapsed and Died on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park is Identified

The man who collapsed and died on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon yesterday has been identified as 72 year-old David Roberts of Cleveland, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-who-collapsed-and-died-on-bright-angel-trail-in-grand-canyon-national-park-is-identified.htm




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Earth Science Week to be Celebrated at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to join in its celebration of Earth Science Week (ESW) and National Fossil Day during the week of October 14 – 20, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-science-week-to-be-celebrated-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Woman Dies in Motor Vehicle Accident on North Rim of Grand Canyon / Passenger being treated for minor injuries

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-10_mva.htm




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Fire Managers Are Making Plans for Two Prescribed Fires on Grand Canyon’s North Rim

National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, are making plans for the Range and Thompson Prescribed Fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Fire managers anticipate initiating these prescribed fire treatments within the next four weeks as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-23_range-thompson.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, October 26

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers currently anticipating intitiating the Range Prescribed Fire on Saturday, October 27. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-26_nr-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, October 30

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have treated approximately 1,700 acres of the Range prescribed fire (Rx) unit since ignitions began on Saturday, October 27. Fire managers plan to continue ignitions today and tomorrow if environmental conditions remain favorable. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-30_range-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 1

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have completed ignitions on the Range prescribed fire (Rx) unit. Fire managers plan to begin hand and aerial ignitions on the Thompson Rx unit on Friday, November 2, if environmental conditions are favorable. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-01_thompson-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 5

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers estimate approximately 2,000 acres have been treated since Friday, November 2 on the Thompson prescribed fire (Rx). Fire managers decided to take advantage of favorable conditions and deepen the unit to the south, expanding defensible space between the park and the Kaibab National Forest. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-05_thompson-rx.htm




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Final Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 7

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have completed ignitions on both the Range and Thompson Prescribed Fires (Rx). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-07_range-thompson.htm




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Grand Canyon 2013 South and North Rim Artists-in-Residence Announced

Grand Canyon National Park’s Artist-in-Residence program is pleased to announce its South Rim (SR AiR) selected artists for the October 2012 – September 2013 season, and the North Rim (NR AiR) selections for the May – October 2013 season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-12-05_air.htm




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National Park Service to Dedicate New Science and Resource Management Building at Grand Canyon

National Park Service will hold a ribbon cutting ceremeony on January 15 to dedicate new Science and Resource Management building at Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-to-dedicate-new-science-and-resource-management-building-at-grand-canyon.htm




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New Deputy Superintendent Selected for Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga recently announced that Diane Chalfant, currently, the NPS Deputy Associate Director, Interpretation and Education, has been selected as the park’s new Deputy Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-07_deputy.htm




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Exceptional Grand Canyon Ranger Honored with 2012 Harry Yount Award

Last night, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation presented Grand Canyon's Chief of Emergency Services Brandon Torres with the 2012 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-22_yount.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Recently Celebrated Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People with Darryl Haley

On, Friday, February 22, Grand Canyon National Park and special guest Darryl Haley kicked off a weekend celebration of Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People. This groundbreaking event was a part of the Grand Canyon Diversity Council’s effort to increase diversity and inclusivity in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-14_haley.htm




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Woman Recovered from River Identified

The body of a woman recovered from the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park on March 22 has been identified as that of Kaitlin Anne Kenney. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-04-01_kenney-ident.htm




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Annual turbidity in water caused by spring snow melt at Grand Canyon

Each year in the spring (April – June) water turbidity increases in the drinking water within Grand Canyon National Park. This increased turbidity is caused by snow melt and spring rains recharging the aquifer, as well as by increased water flows through rock formations to the point of supply for Grand Canyon National Park's water supply system supplied from Roaring Springs. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/annual-turbidity-in-water-caused-by-spring-snow-melt-at-grand-canyon.htm




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Public Invited to Grand Canyon's Celebrate Wildlife Day Events

Grand Canyon to Celebrate Wildlife Day https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-invited-to-grand-canyons-celebrate-wildlife-day-events.htm




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Bright Angel Trailhead Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday May 18th

Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association will dedicate the renovated trailhead for Bright Angel Trail, one of the oldest and best known trails in the National Park system. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-trailhead-dedication-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-saturday-may-18.htm




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Translocation of Endangered Humpback Chub to Tributaries of Colorado River in Grand Canyon

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the USGS-Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will translocate endangered humpback chub (Gila cypha) to two tributaries of the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-tributaries-of-colorado-river-in-grand-canyon.htm




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National Park Service Staff to Apply Herbicide within Developed Areas of Grand Canyon National Park

Throughout the upcoming field season, National Park Service staff will be applying herbicide to targeted high priority invasive plant species in Grand Canyon National Park’s developed areas. Developed areas of the park have increased levels of human disturbance, which contribute to the high concentration of invasive plants in these areas. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-staff-to-apply-herbicide-within-developed-areas-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park dedicates the newly renovated Bright Angel Trailhead

On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, over 500 people gathered to celebrate the trailhead renovation of one of Grand Canyon National Park’s oldest and most visited trails. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-dedicates-the-newly-renovated-bright-angel-trailhead.htm




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Translocated Humpback Chub Spawn in Havasu Creek

National Park Service (NPS) biologists found spawning translocated endangered humpback chub (Gila cypha) in Havasu Creek during a recent fisheries monitoring trip that occurred between May 6 and May 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/translocated-humpback-chub-spawn-in-havasu-creek.htm




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UPDATE Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Results in Continued Suspension of Phantom Ranch Operations

Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Results in Continued Suspension of Phantom Ranch Operations https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-pipeline-break-in-grand-canyon-national-park-results-in-continued-suspension-of-phantom-ranch-operations.htm




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Female Hiker Who Died on South Kaibab Trail Identified

A woman who died while hiking the South Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 48-year old Sibylle Borger of Fredericksburg, VA. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/female-hiker-who-died-on-south-kaibab-trail-identified.htm




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Fire Restrictions to be Lifted in Grand Canyon National Park

Monsoonal weather patterns have moved into the Grand Canyon area decreasing fire danger. As a result, on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 a.m. fire managers will lift all fire restrictions within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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River Guide Evacuated off Colorado River

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that an Arizona Raft Adventures (AZRA) river guide required medical attention as a result of a lightning strike. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/river-guide-evacuated-off-colorado-river.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for Two Hospitality Contracts on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of two prospectuses for business opportunities in the park, to provide lodging, food services, grocery stores, retail, transportation, mule rides, an RV campground, a service station and other services on the South Rim. The two prospectuses released today outline these business opportunities, describe the existing businesses, and provide details on how to submit responsive proposals for either or both. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-two-hospitality-contracts-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Vehicles over 20 feet in length will not be permitted on Cape Royal Road for the duration of construction.

Grand Canyon National Park has begun improvements to Cape Royal Road on the North Rim. Beginning September 3, 2013 Cape Royal Road from Roosevelt Point to Cape Royal Point, at approximately mile 11.5, will be closed for repaving. Vehicles over 20 feet in length will not be permitted on Cape Royal Road for the duration of construction. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/updated-road-improvements-to-temporarily-close-portion-of-cape-royal-road-on-the-north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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UPDATE Cape Royal Road at Grand Canyon National Park Closed

Cape Royal Road at Grand Canyon National Park Closed. All Other Roads Including Point Imperial Road Remain Open https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-cape-royal-road-at-grand-canyon-national-park-closed.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Preparing for Multiple Prescribed Fires on the North Rim

National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, are preparing for multiple prescribed fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Fire managers anticipate initiating these prescribed fire treatments during the fall and winter months as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-fire-managers-preparing-for-multiple-prescribed-fires-on-the-north-rim.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 the week of November 4th. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/horsethief-prescribed-burn-planned-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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800 Acres Successfully Treated with Prescribed Fire on South Rim

Last week, fire managers successfully treated 800 acres with prescribed fire (Rx) in one of the last remaining unburned areas on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/800-acres-successfully-treated-with-prescribed-fire-on-south-rim.htm




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Prescribed Burn Planned for North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park

National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forrest Service (USFS) fire managers working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park the week of November 18th. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-slopes-prescribed-fire.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Now Closed for the Season

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is now closed to vehicle traffic for the season. Arizona State Route 67, leading to the North Rim closed on December 2, 2013. State Route 67 and all services on the North Rim are expected to re-open for the 2014 season on May 15, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-north-rim-closed-for-season.htm




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National Park Service Today Released a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for Glen Canyon and Grand Canyon

The National Park Service (NPS) today released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for the Glen Canyon reach of the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), and for all waters within Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA). The plan will take a long-term comprehensive approach for fisheries management in waters between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead within GRCA and GLCA, with the goals of maintaining a balance between a quality recreational fishing experience in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, known as the Lees Ferry area, while preserving and restoring the unique native fisheries within GRCA. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-today-released-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-comprehensive-fisheries-management-plan-for-glen-canyon-and-grand-canyon.htm




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Body recovered from below South Rim late last year identified

The body of a man recovered from below the rim of Grand Canyon National Park late last year has been identified as that of Yoshikazu Yamada, a Japanese National. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-recovered-from-below-south-rim-late-last-year-identified.htm




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Horace P. Albright Training Center Listed to National Register of Historic Places: A Training Icon Stands the Test of Time

Horace P. Albright Training Center was officially listed to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013. The only National Park Service (NPS) training center in the West and located within the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park, the Center is a state significant Historic District exemplifying simple, practical, modernist design of the Mission 66 Era. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/albright-training-center.htm




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Motor Vehicle Fatality Victim at Grand Canyon National Park Identified

The Coconino County Medical Examiner has identified the woman who died in a motor vehicle accident in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, January 31, 2014 as Yuan Gao, 24 of China. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/motor-vehicle-fatality-victim-at-grand-canyon-national-park-identified.htm




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Herbicide to be applied along railway in Grand Canyon National Park

On Thursday, February 13th, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS), will be applying herbicide along their railroad tracks including those within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/herbicide-to-be-applied-along-railway-within-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park, to provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Herbicide to be applied within Developed Areas of Grand Canyon National Park

Throughout the upcoming field season, National Park Service staff will be applying herbicide to targeted high priority invasive plant species in Grand Canyon National Park's developed areas. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/herbicide-to-be-applied-within-developed-areas-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Tagged Razorback Suckers Released in Grand Canyon

Bureau of Reclamation, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, BIO-WEST, Inc., and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, National Park Service (NPS) biologists successfully released nine adult endangered razorback suckers (Xyrauchen texanus) in the Colorado River downstream of Lava Falls (River Mile 180). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tagged-razorback-suckers-released-in-grand-canyon.htm




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Public Scoping Webinars Planned for Grand Canyon National Park Bison Management Plan EIS

Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) will hold two informational, online meetings as part of the scoping process for a bison management plan and environmental impact statement. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-scoping-webinars-planned-for-grand-canyon-national-park-bison-management-plan-eis.htm




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Fatality Victim at Grand Canyon National Park Identified

At approximately 1:10 p.m. Monday, April 28, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a female that had fallen off the rim at Mather Point located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fatality-victim-at-grand-canyon-national-park-identified.htm