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Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-22_search.htm




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Update on Search for Missing Backpackers

Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are intensifying their search efforts as they re-asses who they are looking for. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-23_search.htm




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National Park Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect to update Grand Canyon National Park's Fire Management Plan

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) to update the park’s Fire Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-and-assessment-of-effect-to-update-grand-canyon-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm




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Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Missing Man in Grandview Area

Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the Grandview-Hance area for a man who has been missing for at least two days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-06_search.htm




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Rangers Seek Information to Aid Search for Andrew Brunelli

As the search for Andrew Brunelli continues, Grand Canyon National Park rangers seek the assistance of anyone who has visited the park within the last week and might have information on his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-07_search.htm




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The Search for Andrew Brunelli Continues in Grand Canyon National Park

The search continues for 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina, who was last seen on August 31 as he entered Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-_2009-09-08_search.htm




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Desert View Restroom Renovation and East Rim Drive Toilets Project to Begin at Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive. Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-restroom-renovation-and-east-rim-drive-toilets-project-to-begin-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon hiker discovered deceased below North Rim near Toroweap Valley

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hiker-discovered-deceased-below-north-rim-near-toroweap-valley.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 11 through 17

Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-11-through-17.htm




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Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence Programs Announce Their Selections for the 2009 - 2010 Season

Grand Canyon National Park’s North and South Rim Artist-in-Residence programs are pleased to announce the artists selected for the October 2009 – September 2010 season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-10-22_air.htm




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North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Close for the Season

North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to close for the season https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park-to-close-for-the-season.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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




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Grand Canyon to Host Alternative Break Citizenship School

On Sunday, July 10, 47 college students, from 17 states around the country will descend on Grand Canyon National Park to learn the art of facilitating an alternative break experience. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/09jul10_news.htm




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News Release

PARK RANGERS RECOVER BODY OF HIKER FROM REMOTE AREA OF GRAND CANYON https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/park-rangers-recover-body-of-hiker-from-remote-area-of-grand-canyon.htm




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News Release

Body of man recovered from remote area of Grand Canyon identified https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-of-man-recovered-from-remote-area-of-grand-canyon-identified.htm




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Man falls to his death in Grand Canyon – two women hit by lightning on Friday

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/4oct10-news.htm




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News Release

Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 10 – 16, 2010 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-10-thru-16-2010.htm




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News Release

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-new-science-and-resource-management-facility-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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News Release

Grand Canyon National Park accomplishments outlined in new report for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-accomplishments-outlined-in-new-report-for-fiscal-years-2009-and-2010.htm




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Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public

Phase II of the improvements called for in the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment (Transportation Plan) is now substantially complete; and Mather Point and the Visitor Center plaza areas have reopened for public use. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-06_phaseii.htm




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News Release

NATIONAL PARK SERVICES APPROVES STOCK USE PLAN FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/-national-park-services-approves-stock-use-plan-for-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Deceased Kayaker Identified

A kayaker who died yesterday in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 42 year-old Scott Foster of Bend, Oregon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-11_ident.htm




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News Release

Reclamation Releases Environmental Assessment for Public Review and Comment on an Experimental Protocol for High-Flow Releases from Glen Canyon Dam https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/reclamation-releases-environmental-assessment-for-public-review-and-comment-on-an-experimental-protocol-for-high-flow-releases-from-glen-canyon-dam.htm




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Reclamation Release

Reclamation Releases Environmental Assessment for Control of Non-Native Fish in the Colorado River to the Public for Review and Comment https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/reclamation-releases-environmental-assessment-for-control-of-non-native-fish-in-the-colorado-river-to-the-public-for-review-and-comment.htm




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National Park Service Accepting Applications for Noncommercial Colorado River Rafting Permits for 2012 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 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-02-01_lottery.htm




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News Release

The National Park Service (NPS) has developed a draft plan to address the impacts of aircraft noise on park resources and visitor experience. Released by the park today, the plan is formally called a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Special Flight Rules Area in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park. The document will be available for public review and comment for 120 days, with public comments due by June 20, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-draft-environmental-impact-statement-that-addresses-air-tour-flights-and-the-substantial-restoration-of-natural-quiet-in-the-vicinity-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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News Release

Reclamation Extends Public Review and Comment Period for Two Glen Canyon Dam Draft Environmental Assessments https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/reclamation-extends-public-review-and-comment-period-for-two-glen-canyon-dam-draft-environmental-assessments.htm




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News Release

National Park Service to hold open house public meetings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Special Flight Rules Area in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-to-hold-open-house-public-meetings-on-the-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-special-flight-rules-area-in-the-vicinity-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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National Park Service Searching for Missing Plane in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-03-16_missing.htm




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News Release

NPS Continues to Search for Possible Downed Plane in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-continues-to-search-for-possible-downed-plane-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Update on Search for Possible Downed Plane in Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) continues to work with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office to refine its search for a plane which may have gone down in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, March 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-03-23_missing.htm




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News Release

Spring snow melt causes annual turbidity in drinking water https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/spring-snow-melt-causes-annual-turbidity-in-drinking-water.htm




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News Release

South Kaibab Trail Reconstruction https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mule-use-to-resume-on-south-kaibab-trail-within-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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News Release

New Technology used in search for missing plane https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/new-technology-employed-in-search-for-joseph-radford-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm