or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or Interior Proposes Adaptive Management Framework for Glen Canyon Dam By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:55:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a proposed framework for adaptively managing Glen Canyon Dam over the next 20 years with the goal of creating certainty and predictability for power and water users while protecting environmental and cultural resources in Grand Canyon National Park and the Colorado River ecosystem. The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) is available to the public for review and comment for 90 days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/interior-proposes-adaptive-management-framework-for-glen-canyon-dam.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or 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
or 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
or Cave of the Domes Temporarily Closed in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 06:30:00 EST Due to rodent activity and the potential exposure risk to hantavirus, the National Park Service has temporarily closed Cave of the Domes. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cave-of-the-domes-closure.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or 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
or Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:45:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
or UPDATE: Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016 Postponed By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 09:27:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers are postponing prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5 due to predicted high winds. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire-postponed.htm Full Article
or Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 19, 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 07:03:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 19, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire-may19.htm Full Article
or Grand Canyon National Park Expecting a Busy Memorial Day Weekend By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 12:18:00 EST Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park over Memorial Day weekend can expect long lines, crowds, and full parking lots. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/busy-memorial-day.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or Missing Hiker Reported in Western Region of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:17:00 EST On Saturday June, 18 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a missing person near Kelly Tanks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-person-western-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
or UPDATED: Mandatory Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:33:00 EST Beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June 23rd Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mandatory-water-conservation.htm Full Article
or UPDATE: Continued Mandatory Water Conservation at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 25 Jun 2016 07:15:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park remains at mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/continued-mandatory.htm Full Article
or Grand Canyon National Park to Manage Fuller Fire on the North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:45:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Fuller Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fuller-fire.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or Missing River Guide on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:08:00 EST On Monday, September 12 the National Park Service received a satellite phone call from a commercial river trip reporting a missing guide near River Mile 137 also known as Panchoâs Kitchen. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-river-guide-tourjee.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or 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
or Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Planning for Two Prescribed Burns By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:13:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this fall as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow near the boundary line between the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab NF and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fall-prescribed.htm Full Article
or Body Recovered from Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:22:00 EST On Tuesday, September 20th National Park Service personnel located a body on the Colorado River at River Mile 139. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-recovery-colorado.htm Full Article
or 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
or 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
or Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Burns on North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:05:00 EST Fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park anticipate initiating two prescribed burns on the North Rim this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/slopes-and-hse-rx.htm Full Article
or Grand Canyon National Park to Host Native American Indian Heritage Celebration November 9; Will Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:44:00 EST On Wednesday, November 9, Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration and will waive entrance fees on Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2016-native-heritage-and-veterans-day.htm Full Article
or North Rim Fall Prescribed Burns By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:37:00 EST Fire managers will take advantage of favorable weather conditions over the next several weeks and initiate prescribed burns on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-fall-prescribed-burns.htm Full Article
or Park Rangers Respond to Report of Potential Suicide at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:41:00 EST At approximately 9 am on Thursday, December 1, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting rangers to a potentially suicidal individual at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/potential-suicide-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
or 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
or Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:24:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will join national park sites around the country in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free entrance to the park. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors arriving to Grand Canyon National Park on Monday January 16, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mlk-fee-free-day.htm Full Article
or Grand Canyon National Park Annual Pass Available for 2017 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 02 Feb 2017 04:40:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park annual passes are available for purchase for 2017. This annual pass provides free entrance for a year exclusively to Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grca-annual-pass.htm Full Article
or Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Presidentâs Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will join national park sites around the country with free entry into the park in honor of Presidentâs Day Monday, February 20, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-presidents-day.htm Full Article
or 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
or Grand Canyon National Park to Temporarily Close Colorado River Trail for Maintenance Starting Monday, April 3 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:22:00 EST Due to an unanticipated rockslide the National Park Service (NPS) will close the Colorado River Trail between Pipe Creek and the Silver Bridge for trail repair starting Monday, April 3. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/repairs-close-river-trail.htm Full Article