ea Recent Storms Cause Significant Damage to Tuweep Area Roads By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:36:00 EST Heavy rains caused major road damage in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/storms-damage-tuweep-roads.htm Full Article
ea Repairs to Begin Today on a Transcanyon Pipeline Break By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:31:00 EST Water utility staff at Grand Canyon National Park will begin repairs to a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/september-pipeline-break.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Park Remains Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:17:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Friday, October 16. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-seasonal-closure.htm Full Article
ea Recent Visitor to the North Rim Treated for Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:57:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service Office of Public Health, Coconino County Public Health Services District, and other park partners are investigating a positive case of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) contracted by a recent visitor to the North Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tick-borne-relapsing-fever.htm Full Article
ea Celebrate Earth Science Week at Grand Canyon, October 11-17 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:42:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate Earth Science Week (ESW) and National Fossil Day festivities during the week of October 11-17, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-science-week.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim Closed for the Winter Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:07:00 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim is now closed to vehicle traffic for the winter. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-winter-closure.htm Full Article
ea Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:06:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-point-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
ea Upcoming Winter Weather Message from Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:47:00 EST This week, the National Weather Service is predicting several large winter storms across Northern Arizona, including Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20160105-winter-weather.htm Full Article
ea Winter Weather Message from Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:35:00 EST Over the last 24 hours Grand Canyon National Park has received heavy snowfall resulting in significant snow accumulation. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/winterweather2016.htm Full Article
ea Body Recovered below the Rim near Lipan Point in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:43:00 EST On February 21, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a car below the rim near Lipan Point on Desert View Drive. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-recovered-lipan-point.htm Full Article
ea Search Continues for Missing Woman at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:47:00 EST Search and Rescue crews continued looking for missing woman Diana Zacarias of Natchitoches, LA. Crews spent yesterday and today looking for Zacarias by foot above and below the rim. The park helicopter has assisted ground searches. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-zacarias.htm Full Article
ea Celebrate Earth Day and Commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act at Grand Canyon during National Park Week By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:53:00 EST Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon and commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-day-2016.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Open May 15 for 2016 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:42:00 EST The gate at the entrance to North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-open-2016.htm Full Article
ea Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $584 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:59:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5.5 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2015 spent $584 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-economic-benefits-2015.htm Full Article
ea Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 06:00:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect beginning today Friday, June 3 at 10am through Sunday, June 5 at 8 pm for areas below 4,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch. Temperatures at Phantom Ranch could reach 113 F/45 C. Areas above 4,000 feet including the South Rim will experience high temperatures in the 90s. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/excessive-heat-warning.htm Full Article
ea Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:38:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-prescribed-fire-june-9.htm Full Article
ea Nearly 1000 Acres Successfully Treated with Prescribed Fire on Grand Canyonâs South Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:59:00 EST Yesterday, National Park Service (NPS) fire managers successfully treated 994 acres with prescribed (Rx) fire on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-rx-success.htm Full Article
ea Another Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:13:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park from Sunday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 22. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/excessive-heat.htm Full Article
ea UPDATE:Grand Canyon National Park Back to Level 1 Basic Water Conservation Measures By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:46:00 EST Water restrictions at Grand Canyon National Park have been scaled back to basic conservation measures. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/level-1-water-update.htm Full Article
ea Warmer, Drier Weather Leads to Increased Fuller Fire Activity By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:42:00 EST Warmer, drier weather has led to increased fire activity on the Fuller Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fuller-fire-increased-activity.htm Full Article
ea Point Imperial Road Closed; North Rim Developed Area Remains Open By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:11:00 EST Firefighters conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight this afternoon and estimate the Fuller Fire is approximately 1,324 acres. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/point-imperial-rd-closure.htm Full Article
ea Transition to Type 2 Incident Management Team Tomorrow Morning By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:14:00 EST Today additional resources arrived to support the Fuller Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/type-2-team-fuller.htm Full Article
ea Search Continues for Missing River Guide on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:55:00 EST A National Park Service Search and Rescue crew was flown into the Canyon early this morning to begin the search for missing river guide, Joshua Tourjee. Tourjee was reported missing on September 12 by his river trip after failing to return to camp the previous evening. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-river-guide.htm Full Article
ea Crews Continue to Search for Missing River Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:19:00 EST National Park Service crews searched by air, water, and foot yesterday and today for missing river guide, Joshua Tourjee. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-for-river-guide.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Park Remains Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:49:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Saturday, October 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/season-close-north-rim.htm Full Article
ea Interior Department Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:14:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for a Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) for Glen Canyon Dam operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/final-eis-glen-canyon-adaptive-management.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial Success, Looks Ahead to 2019 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:45:00 EST As the National Park Service (NPS) prepares for a second century of service, Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the significant accomplishments of the NPS centennial celebration and looks ahead to its own park centennial in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grcacentennialsuccess.htm Full Article
ea Park Rangers Recover Body below the Rim near South Kaibab Trailhead By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:53:00 EST At approximately 5 pm on Saturday, January 28, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a man who had fallen from the rim near the South Kaibab trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fall-south-kaibab-trailhead.htm Full Article
ea Tusayan Shuttle Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Wednesday, March 1, 2017 to Help Ease Spring Break Congestion â“ Park and Ride; weâll be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:11:00 EST The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2017. Service will begin March 1 to help ease spring break congestion on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-route-starts-march-1-2017.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park to Temporarily Close North Kaibab Trail and Restrict Rim-to-Rim Traffic while Crews Clear Rockslide Debris; Ribbon Falls also Closed By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:54:00 EST On Monday, March 27, Grand Canyon National Park will begin daily closures of the North Kaibab Trail at Redwall Bridge to remove debris from a storm-caused rockslide. During this time, rim-to-rim travel will be restricted. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-kaibab-ribbons-falls-temporary-closures.htm Full Article
ea Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon during National Park Week Fee-Free Days By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 47th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week fee-free days on Saturday, April 22, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-day-park-week-2017.htm Full Article
ea North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Open as Planned May 15 with Limited Visitor Services and Water Conservation Measures By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:04:00 EST The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on May 15, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-open-may-15-water-conserve.htm Full Article
ea Missing Backcountry Hikers Near Tapeats Creek at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:29:00 EST On Saturday evening, April 15 the National Park Service received an alert from a personal locating beacon in a backcountry area of Grand Canyon National Park near the confluence of Tapeats Creek and Thunder River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hikers-tapeats.htm Full Article
ea Update: Search for Missing Backcountry Hikers at Grand Canyon National Park Continues in Limited Mode By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:15:00 EST After five days of extensive searching, today the National Park Service (NPS) is reducing the scale of the search for two hikers who went missing at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, April 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-limited-mode.htm Full Article
ea Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $904 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 11:25:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,969,811 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2016 spent $648,170,900 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/econ-benefit-2016.htm Full Article
ea News Release: Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Plan Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 09:28:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managersâ”working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, and Kaibab National Forestâ”anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this weekend as weather and fuel moisture conditions allows. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/long-jim-3-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
ea Park Rangers Search for Missing Hiker in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:23:00 EST On Tuesday, June 13 at approximately 7:45 pm, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting an overdue hiker. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ea UPDATE: Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:54:00 EST Search efforts continue in Grand Canyon National Park for missing hiker, 72 year-old Raafat âRalphâ Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles, CA and Lebanon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-search-continues.htm Full Article
ea Summer Safety: Avoid Hiking during Heat Warning; View Elk from a Distance By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:13:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect from 10 am Saturday, June 17 to 8 pm Wednesday, June 21 for areas below 5,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/summer-safety.htm Full Article
ea Update: Search Continues for Missing Grand Canyon Hiker in Limited Mode By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:30:00 EST After three days of extensive searching, the National Park Service (NPS) will reduce the scale of the search for missing hiker, 72 year old Raffat "Ralph" Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles, CA and Lebanon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-update.htm Full Article
ea Missing Person Search at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:58:00 EST The National Park Service is conducting a missing person's search within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-person-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ea Body Located Near Black Bridge in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:04:00 EST On Wednesday afternoon search and rescue crews located a body believed to be Sarah Beadle of Fort Worth, TX. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-located-near-black-bridge.htm Full Article
ea New Short Film Teaches Visitors about "Living with Fire in the Grand Canyon" By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:25:00 EST Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park can now learn more about the role wildland fire plays at Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/short-wildland-fire-film.htm Full Article
ea UPDATE: Water Treatment Advisory for Cottonwood and Manzinita By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:19:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is advising hikers that they need to treat their drinking water at the following locations: Indian Garden **NEW LOCATION** Cottonwood Campground Manzinita Resthouse https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-treatment-advisory.htm Full Article
ea Update Water Treatment Advisory By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:17:00 EST Hydration while hiking is critical to human health-- ensure that you are drinking enough water for physical activity. Grand Canyon National Park is advising hikers that they need to treat their drinking water at the following locations: Cottonwood Campground Manzinita Resthouse https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-water-treatment-advisory.htm Full Article
ea Water Treatment Advisory Lifted By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:33:00 EST Hydration while hiking is critical to human health- ensure that you are drinking enough water for physical activity. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/updated-water-treatment-advisory-lifted.htm Full Article
ea Public invited to release of California Condors on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:04:00 EST VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz. â“ California Condors will be released to the wild in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The public is welcome to observe the release from a viewing area where spotting scopes will be set up and project personnel will be available to answer questions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-invited-to-release-of-california-condors.htm Full Article
ea Grand Canyon National Park North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Will Stay Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:30:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Sunday, October 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-to-close.htm Full Article
ea Missing Person Search Underway at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:15:00 EST The National Park Service is conducting a search for a missing person within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/legus-missing-person.htm Full Article
ea South Rim Roads Improvement Project to begin in Early January at Hermit Road Interchange By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 07:50:00 EST Construction will begin as early as January 2, 2018 at the Hermit interchange to resurface and improve the Hermit Road and Village Loop intersection. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2018-south-rim-roads-improvement.htm Full Article