at Tusayan Shuttle at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 23, 2015â“Park and Ride; We'll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 EST From May 23 to September 25, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will offer shuttle bus service between the park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, AZ. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
at Grand Canyon National Park Announces Entrance and Backcountry Camping Fee Increases By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 05:38:00 EST Effective June 1, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will increase park entrance fees and the cost of overnight backcountry permits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-announces-fee-increases.htm Full Article
at Grand Canyon to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Special Guests Todd and Gary Himaka By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 11:19:00 EST Grand Canyon will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-to-celebrate-asian-american-heritage-month.htm Full Article
at Visitor Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 10:51:00 EST On Sunday, May 24th, park rangers responded to a report of an unconscious man in the vicinity of Grand Canyon Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
at Park Rangers Respond to Report of Plane Wreckage in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 12:42:00 EST On May 20th, a private boating trip reported the wreckage of an airplane to park rangers at Diamond Creek. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/park-rangers-respond-to-report-of-plane-wreckage.htm Full Article
at Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 05:14:00 EST The twenty-fifth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2015 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/free-telescope-viewing-at-grand-canyon-june-13-20.htm Full Article
at Missing Man on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:06:00 EST On Tuesday, June 2 at approximately 8 pm the National Park Service received a satellite phone call from a commercial river trip reporting a missing guide at River Mile 213 near Pumpkin Springs. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/guide-missing.htm Full Article
at Pinon Park Fire 100% Contained at South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:06:00 EST Fire crews report that the Pinon Park fire is now 100% contained. On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a wildfire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pinon-contained.htm Full Article
at Update: Guide Still Missing on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:22:00 EST A Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue mission continues for Morgan Heimer of Cody, WY who went missing June 2 at River Mile 213 on the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/guide-still-missing-on-colorado-river.htm Full Article
at UPDATE: Missing Wyoming Man on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:02:00 EST Twenty-two year old Morgan Heimer remains missing on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park; and a six day search by the National Park Service has turned up no additional clues as to his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/heimer-update.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at Record-Breaking Visitation at Grand Canyon; Expect Long Waits at Entrance Stations and Shuttle Bus Stops for Independence Day Weekend By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:50:00 EST Visitation at Grand Canyon National Park is up 20 percent in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/record-breaking-visitation.htm Full Article
at 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
at Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Celebrate 2015 Western Arts Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:20:00 EST On July 11th, the North Rim celebrates the unique culture of the area with Western Arts Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-western-arts-day.htm Full Article
at Grand Canyon to Host Cowboy Entertainer Dave Stamey and the Alternative Break Citizenship School By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:08:00 EST Join award-winning western singer Dave Stamey and the Alternative Break Citizenship School for a free concert. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/dave-stamey-concert.htm Full Article
at ArtPlace America Awards $500,000 Grant for Tribal Heritage Project at Grand Canyon National Parkâs Desert View By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:37:00 EST Grant to help transform Desert View into a cultural heritage site. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-tribal-heritage-grant.htm Full Article
at 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
at Twenty-second Annual Native American Heritage Days Begins August 6, 2015 on the North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 22nd annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, August 6 and 7, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-native-american-heritage-days.htm Full Article
at Missing Man at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:18:00 EST On Friday, July 31, 2015 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a phone call reporting a missing individual at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/justin-kremer-missing-person.htm Full Article
at Missing Individual Located at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 11:02:00 EST Justin Kremer of Tempe, AZ has been successfully located by search crews earlier this afternoon. Kremer was reported as missing on Friday, July 31st with a last known location of West Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-individual-located-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
at Find Your Park and Celebrate the 99th Birthday of the National Park Service with a Fee-Free Day at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:04:00 EST The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25 and Grand Canyon National Park wants to give you a present- free admission! The usual entrance fee will be waived for all visitors to Grand Canyon on Tuesday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-99th-birthday.htm Full Article
at Desert View Watchtower Set to Host the Last Cultural Demonstration of 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:05:00 EST The Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon National Park will host the final artist in the annual Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/last-2015-desert-view-demonstration.htm Full Article
at 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
at Grand Canyon National Park Welcomes Fourth Grade Students through Every Kid in a Park Initiative By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:31:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites all fourth graders and their families to visit the park for free. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at Road Construction Projects at South Entrance Station and Hermit Road to Start this Month By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:26:00 EST Visitors and residents may experience short delays during construction to South Entrance Station and Hermit Road. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-entrance-and-hermit-road-construction.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at Cultural Demonstrator Series to Continue at Desert View Watchtower in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:50:00 EST Weekends through autumn, join jewelers, silversmiths, weavers, potters and more during Desert View Watchtower's Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/watchtower-cultural-demonstrators.htm Full Article
at Tree Removal and Trimming at Indian Garden, September 28-30, 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:15:00 EST Tree removal and trimming will occur adjacent to the Bright Angel Trail near the Indian Garden day-use area Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/indian-garden-tree-trimming.htm Full Article
at 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
at Suicide Victim Recovered at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:52:00 EST At approximately 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 26th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide west of the South Kaibab Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-rim-suicide.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:42:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will offer free entrance to everyone on Veterans Day, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-veterans-day.htm Full Article
at Toilet Replacement at Cottonwood Campground to Start November 3, 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:51:00 EST Grand Canyon Trail Crew will replace toilets at Cottonwood Campground. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cottonwood-toilet-replacement.htm Full Article
at 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
at Celebrate Native American Heritage Days at Grand Canyon on Monday, November 9 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:34:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate Native American Heritage Days on Monday, November 9th, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/native-american-heritage-days-2015.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at Grand Canyon National Park Equestrian Unit to Participate in 127th Rose Parade By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 07:41:00 EST To kick off the new year and to celebrate the National Park Serviceâs Centennial, Grand Canyon National Park is participating in the 127th Rose Parade Friday, January 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20151218-rose-bowl.htm Full Article
at 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
at 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
at Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Free Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:59:00 EST In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country and offer visitors fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 18, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mlk-fee-free-2016.htm Full Article