w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Annual Turbidity in Drinking Water By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:19:00 EST Each year in the spring (March â“ June) Grand Canyon National Park experiences an increase in turbidity in the drinking water. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/annual-turbidity.htm Full Article
w Grand Canyon Railway to Apply Herbicide within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 07:18:00 EST On March 16th or 17th, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service, will apply herbicide along their railroad tracks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/herbicide-application-railroad.htm Full Article
w Missing Woman at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:39:00 EST On Sunday, April 3 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a phone call reporting a missing individual last known to be at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-woman-zacarias.htm Full Article
w Grand Canyon to Waive Entrance Fees during National Park Week April 16-24 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:20:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees April 16-24, 2016 to celebrate National Park Week and the National Park Service Centennial. To join in on the week-long celebration, visitors can attend ranger programs, cultural demonstrations, and Earth Day events. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-week-fee-free-days.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w Tusayan Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 7, 2016 â“ Park and Ride; Weâll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:50:00 EST The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-2016.htm Full Article
w Grand Canyon National Park to Hold Desert View Watchtower Rededication Ceremony By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 04:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners invite the public to a re-dedication ceremony at the Desert View Watchtower on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 10:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-ceremony.htm Full Article
w Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 4-11 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 07:59:00 EST The twenty-sixth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 4 through Saturday, June 11, 2016 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/star-party-2016.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w UPDATE: Hiker Still Missing in Western Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:54:00 EST Fifty-two year old Floyd E. Roberts III of Treasure Island, FL, remains missing in western Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-missing-hiker.htm Full Article
w Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:33:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is requesting that all visitors and residents on the South Rim of Grand Canyon begin instituting water conservation measures. A break in the Transcanyon Pipeline was identified today; in addition to the breakdown of one of the Indian Garden pipeline water pumps that provide water to the South Rim storage tanks. The combination of these situations has resulted in immediate water conservation guidelines for all consumers on the South Rim. The North Rim is unaffected by these issues. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-conservation-june-21.htm Full Article
w 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
w UPDATE: Hiker Remains Missing in Western Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:54:00 EST Floyd E. Roberts III of Treasure Island, FL, remains missing in a remote area of western Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-western-canyon.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w UPDATE: Grand Canyon National Park Water Out of Level 1 Water Conservation By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:02:00 EST Grand Canyon Village is no longer in level 1 water conservation mode and water operations have returned to normal. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/normal-water-operations.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Human Remains Located Below Pima Point on Grand Canyon South Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:46:00 EST On July 30th, rangers located human remains below Pima Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/remains-located-pima-point.htm Full Article
w Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate NPS Centennial with Fee Free Entrance August 25-28 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100 years old on August 25, 2016 and to celebrate the anniversary, Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees August 25-28. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-august-25-28.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Winter Driving and Hiking Conditions Have Arrived in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:02:00 EST Following a storm last weekend, and with a chance for more snow on Friday, visitors to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for snowpacked and icy roads. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/winter-hiking-driving.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Spring Snow Melt Causes Annual Turbidity in Grand Canyon Drinking Water By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:36:00 EST Each year in the spring (March â“ June) Grand Canyon National Park experiences an increase in turbidity in the drinking water. This increased turbidity is caused by snow melt and spring rains. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/annual-turbidity2017.htm Full Article
w Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Recover Body below Mather Point By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:43:00 EST On Tuesday, March 14, at 4:17 pm, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that a visitor had fallen from the rim of the canyon west of Mather Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mather-point-fatality.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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
w Colorado River Trail Now Open to Foot Traffic By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:12:00 EST This week, Grand Canyon National Park trail crew was able to repair a section of the Colorado River Trail damaged by a rockslide. The trail between Pipe Creek and Silver Bridge is now open to foot traffic and remains closed to stock use. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/river-trail-open-to-hikers.htm Full Article
w 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
w 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