ea Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-22_search.htm Full Article
ea Update on Search for Missing Backpackers By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea National Park Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect to update Grand Canyon National Park's Fire Management Plan By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 parkâs 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 Full Article
ea Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Missing Man in Grandview Area By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Rangers Seek Information to Aid Search for Andrew Brunelli By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea The Search for Andrew Brunelli Continues in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Desert View Restroom Renovation and East Rim Drive Toilets Project to Begin at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Parkâs 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 Full Article
ea Grand Canyon hiker discovered deceased below North Rim near Toroweap Valley By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hiker-discovered-deceased-below-north-rim-near-toroweap-valley.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 11 through 17 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 â“ 17, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-11-through-17.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence Programs Announce Their Selections for the 2009 - 2010 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs North and South Rim Artist-in-Residence programs are pleased to announce the artists selected for the October 2009 â“ September 2010 season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-10-22_air.htm Full Article
ea North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Close for the Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park is Closed as Rangers Clear Multiple Accidents By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea National Park Service accepting applications for noncommercial Colorado River rafting permits for 2011 calendar year By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea INTERMOUNTAIN REGION NEWS RELEASE: Abandoned Mine Lands Closure Plan and Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review and Comment By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Volunteers from Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association Team Up with NPS Staff for Rehabilitation Project By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-01_rehab.htm Full Article
ea LAKE MEAD NEWS RELEASE: Pearce Ferry Road Extension Announced By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park hosts Third Annual Alternative Spring Break By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Two Missing Men in South Bass Royal Arch Area By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park rangers are currently searching the South Bass and Royal Arch areas west of the Hermits Rest area on the parkâs 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 Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park will offer free shuttle service between the gateway community of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center again this year By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Seasonal Increase in Water Turbidity at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/seasonal-increase-in-water-turbidity-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon's North Rim to Open May 15 for the 2010 Summer Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Flagstaff Tactical Operations Team Called in to Assist Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 11 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-105-11_tactical.htm Full Article
ea Work to begin on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Canyonâs 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 Full Article
ea news release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Grand Canyon Visitor Center Soon to Have Theater By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST The Grand Canyon Visitor Center will soon be getting an addition â“ a theater for the park's new interpretive orientation film. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-06-10_theater.htm Full Article
ea Chip Seal Project to Occur on North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park this Summer By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Local Teacher Helps Turn Grand Canyon National Park into Area's Best Classroom By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Windy Weekend Leads to Moderate Growth on the Saffron Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Grand Canyon to Host Alternative Break Citizenship School By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Man falls to his death in Grand Canyon â“ two women hit by lightning on Friday By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/4oct10-news.htm Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 10 â“ 16, 2010 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-10-thru-16-2010.htm Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Deceased Kayaker Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Reclamation Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea National Park Service Accepting Applications for Noncommercial Colorado River Rafting Permits for 2012 calendar year By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea National Park Service Searching for Missing Plane in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-03-16_missing.htm Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea Update on Search for Possible Downed Plane in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) continues to work with the Coconino County Sheriffâs 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ea News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article