in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 2016 Commercial Vehicle Inspection a Success at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:23:00 EST On October 3 and 5, 2016, Grand Canyon National Park partnered with Arizona Department of Public Safety and the US Department of Transportation to support ongoing inspections of all commercial traffic entering the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2016-commercial-vehicle-inspection.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Park Rangers Investigate Possible Suicide at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:32:00 EST At approximately 12:30 am on December 12, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting rangers to an overdue individual at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/possible-suicide-twin-overlooks.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Grand Canyon National Park Plans Repairs to Indian Garden Pump House and Black Bridge By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:03:00 EST Beginning in mid-February the National Park Service will rehabilitate the pump houses at Indian Garden and the Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pumphouse-and-black-bridge-repairs.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Body Recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:20:00 EST On Friday, April 28 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications was notified by a commercial river trip that they located a body on the Colorado River at River Mile 152. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/recovery-from-river.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 17-24 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 06:42:00 EST The 27th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 17 through Saturday, June 24, 2017 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2017-star-party.htm Full Article
in Rangers Respond to Single Vehicle Accident in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 03:04:00 EST At approximately noon on Sunday, May 21, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call about a single car accident on Center Road in Grand Canyon Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident.htm Full Article
in Grand Canyon Renews Sister Park Agreement with China's Yuntaishan World Geopark By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 06:32:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park and Yuntaishan Geopark from the Henan province of China renewed their five-year Sister Park Agreement on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/sister-park-agreement.htm Full Article
in 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
in Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Continue Prescribed Fire Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 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, Saguaro National Park and Kaibab National Forestâ”are continuing operations on the Long Jim III Prescribed Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/prescribed-fire-continues.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Grand Canyon National Park Issues Warnings to Pet Parents By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:27:00 EST Bringing Fido or Freda to visit Grand Canyon National Park can be an once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your furry family members, but before you plan your great American road trip, be sure to follow these suggestions from Parkâ”and Bark!â” Rangers. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-issues-warnings-to-pet-parents.htm Full Article
in Invitation to Community Conversation with Park Superintendent and Staff By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:59:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Chris Lehnertz invites Flagstaff area residents and park lovers to a Community Conversation on July 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff. Superintendent Lehnertz will be joined by several park staff members at the event. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/invitation-to-community-conversation-with-park-superintendent-and-staff.htm Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Man sentenced for DUI, assault, and other violations in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:59:00 EST After pleading guilty to several charges, a man was sentenced to imprisonment and supervised probation during a recent court hearing. Nathan D. Goodman, age 36, is also banned from Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-sentenced-for-dui.htm Full Article
in 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