li Grand Canyon National Park and Coconino County Public Health Services to Initiate Monthly Monitoring for Plague By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:09:00 EST Coconino County Public Health Services District and Grand Canyon National Park will begin monthly monitoring for plague. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-and-coconino-county-to-monitor-for-plague.htm Full Article
li Hiker Fatality on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:55:00 EST On Thursday afternoon, hikers reported to a park ranger that a member of their party needed help. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-fatality.htm Full Article
li Fatality in Grand Canyon National Park on North Kaibab Trail By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 04 Jul 2015 16:19:00 EST Hiker fatality on Grand Canyon's North Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-kaibab-trail-fatality.htm Full Article
li Living History Returns to Grand Canyon with Fourth Annual âEchoes from the Canyonâ Event By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:13:00 EST Relive Grand Canyon's history with park rangers in character as notable figures from the past. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/echoes-from-the-canyon-returns.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Parkâs Lead Helitack and Paramedic, Eric Graff, Wins National Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:40:00 EST Eric Graff received the National Park Service's inaugural Tom Clausing Aviation All Risk Programs Award. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/eric-graff-wins-national-award.htm Full Article
li Hiker Fatality Reported Near Colorado River Mile 29 in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:08:00 EST A river trip reported a hiker fatality on Friday, August 28. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fence-fault-route-fatality.htm Full Article
li rand Canyon News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Emily Davis Phone number(s): 928-638-7609 Date: September 8, 2015 Crews Repairing a Break in the Transcanyon Pipeline Grand Canyon, Ariz. â“ A break in the Transcanyon Pipelin By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 06:41:00 EST Because of a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline, there is no drinking water available on the North Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pipeline-break.htm Full Article
li Award of Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 06:04:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the award of a concession contract to Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. Xanterra will provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/award-of-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
li Fatality on South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:00:00 EST At 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, September 13 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that an unidentified male was possibly struck by lightning on the South Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fatality-south-kaibab.htm Full Article
li Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 26 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:08:00 EST Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, with free entrance to Grand Canyon and all national park units across the country. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-public-lands-day.htm Full Article
li 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
li UPDATE: Crews Complete Repairs to Transcanyon Pipeline By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:04:00 EST Crews finished repairing a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline that occurred north of Phantom Ranch earlier this week. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pipeline-break-fixed.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park Prepares for Multi-Day Shutdown of the Transcanyon Pipeline By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:50:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is in the process of replacing a portion of the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) at Phantom Ranch. As part of the construction process, the TCP will be turned off to allow crews to connect the new portions of the pipeline to the existing pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/temporary-pipeline-shutdown.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park Invites Public to Celebrate Upcoming NPS Centennial with REI Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:05:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to start the celebration for the upcoming National Park Service Centennial on Saturday, November 7 and visit the REI Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/rei-village-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today another opportunity for the public to weigh in on revisions to Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan (BMP). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-draft-eis.htm Full Article
li Fatality at Bright Angel Campground in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 02:20:00 EST Hikers near Phantom Ranch reported a fatality in Bright Angel Campground on Sunday, December 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-campground-fatality.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park to Host an Additional Public Open House and Webinar for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today another opportunity for the public to weigh in on revisions to Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan (BMP). The NPS began developing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for this plan in 2011 in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-webinar-and-open-house.htm Full Article
li Dark Skies Storytelling at Grand Canyon on Friday, February 26 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites public to a special dark skies program with Charley Bulletts from the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/darkskiesstorytellingatgrand-canyon.htm Full Article
li 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
li Grand Canyon National Park to Extend Public Comment Period for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 03:26:00 EST The National Park Service announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement . https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-deis-comment-extension.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Seeks Public Input for Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a 30-day public comment period seeking input on changes to the scope of the Bison Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-bison-ea.htm Full Article
li Expect Long Lines, Full Parking Lots and Plenty of Fun at Grand Canyon this Spring By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:18:00 EST Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park this spring break can expect long lines and full parking lots. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/spring-break-crowds.htm Full Article
li 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
li Hiker Fatality at Ooh Aah Point on South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:52:00 EST On Friday, July 8, 2016 Park Rangers responded to a call from hikers on the South Kaibab Trail reporting a woman who fell from Ooh Aah Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/ooh-aah-point-fatality.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon Helitack Receives Prestigious National EMS Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:55:00 EST On July 25, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis presented the 2015 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildfire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Award to the Grand Canyon Helitack Crew. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/helitack-receives-national-ems-award.htm Full Article
li Take Wing this Weekend with Grand Canyon National Parkâs Festival of Flight By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:11:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites bird enthusiasts of all levels to participate in a weekend of birding fun and excitement including a LIVE radio broadcast with Talkinâ Birds Radio. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-bird-festival.htm Full Article
li Enjoy Free Entrance, Bike Your Park Day, and Arizona Storytellers at Grand Canyon for National Public Lands Day September 24 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:23:00 EST Celebrate National Public Lands Day with free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 24. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates 6 Millionth Visitor in 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:54:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its 6 millionth visitor as its final National Park Service Centennial event. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/6-millionth-visitor-2016.htm Full Article
li 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
li 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
li 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
li Fatality on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:38:00 EST At approximately 12 pm on Sunday, April 23, Grand Canyon National Park was alerted to a personal locator beacon activation near Hance Rapid on the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/colorado-river-fatality.htm Full Article
li 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
li Grand Canyon National Park Starts Hauling Water to North Rim as Pipeline Repairs Continue By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 04:32:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim will open as scheduled May 15 with limited visitor services despite major storm-caused breaks in the only pipeline that supplies its water. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-water-hauling.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on an Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 06:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA), which evaluates management actions related to bison on Grand Canyonâs North Rim, is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bison-ea.htm Full Article
li Damaged Grand Canyon Water Pipeline Fixed, North Rim to Open as Scheduled By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 07:48:00 EST Repairs to the damaged water pipeline serving Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim were completed ahead of schedule this week, allowing lodging for those with prior reservations, campgrounds, and other services to open May 15 as normally scheduled. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-open-2017.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 08:16:00 EST The NPS has announced that it will extend the public comment period on the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will now be available for public review and comment through June 14, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/initial-bison-herd-ea.htm Full Article
li 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
li National Park Service Seeks Public Input on the Trans-Canyon Water Distribution Pipeline Project at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 06:24:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to replace the obsolete Trans-Canyon Water Distribution Pipeline (Pipeline). The analysis of the project to replace the Pipeline and development of alternatives through an environmental assessment (EA) is required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2017-07-05-pipeline-public-comment-sought.htm Full Article
li 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
li 2018-2019 CUA Fees, Types, & Timelines By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 06:18:00 EST This notification outlines new CUA fee requirements, CUA service types, and CUA timelines that affect 2018 & 2019 CUA applicants. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/cua.htm Full Article
li 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
li 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
li Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for National Public Lands Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:34:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will join national park sites around the country in celebrating National Public Lands Day with free entrance to the park. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors arriving to Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, September 30, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-national-public-lands-day.htm Full Article
li Lisa Carrico Selected as Grand Canyon National Park Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Science By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:57:00 EST Lisa Carrico, a 33-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been selected as Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Science at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/lisa-carrico-selected-as-deputy-superintendent.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Seeks Public Scoping Comments on the Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on an Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) in Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA) below the Glen Canyon Dam. Public scoping will be held for a 30-day period from November 15 to December 14. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-public-scoping.htm Full Article
li National Park Service Request Public Input on the Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site Plan at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 04:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to modify facilities at Desert View to create an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site. The NPS is preparing an environmental assessment (EA), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, to develop and evaluate alternatives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-public-input.htm Full Article
li Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Remind Visitors to View Wildlife Safely By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 06:05:00 EST The National Park Service reminds visitors to enjoy Grand Canyon safely and to remember a visit to Grand Canyon is not like going to the zoo-there are no fences to separate you from real wild animals. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/view-wildlife-safely-2018-1.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to the 7th Annual Living History Event "Echoes from the Canyon" By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:57:00 EST In place of the park's nightly evening program, visitors can learn about characters from Grand Canyon's past as they come to life and share their stories about life on the rim. Opening night is Friday, June 29 at 8:30 pm at McKee Amphitheater with additional presentations on Friday, July 27; Saturday, July 28; and Sunday July 29. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/echoes-from-the-canyon-2018.htm Full Article
li Grand Canyon National Park Requests Public Input for Maswik South Lodging Complex Project By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:27:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to demolish and rebuild the Maswik South lodging complex (Maswik South), and to construct two new sections of road to improve traffic flow in the vicinity of Maswik South. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/maswik-south.htm Full Article