s The National Park Service (NPS) completes comprehensive radiological survey of the Grand Canyon Unified School District athletic fields By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-school-rediological-study.htm Full Article
s Ohio man rescued after falling 60 feet at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST A 47 year-old Ohio man was rescued after falling 60 feet while hiking in the Grand Canyon yesterday. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-rescue.htm Full Article
s Update on Search for Three Individuals Missing in Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), with the assistance of the Department Public Safety, searched today for three individuals last seen earlier today in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-missing-4-30.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park rangers searching for three individuals in the Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park rangers searching for three individuals in the Colorado River https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/canyon-search.htm Full Article
s Phase I Construction of Grand Canyon's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Begins By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Construction began this week on visitor improvements outlined in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-01-phase-i.htm Full Article
s Body Found in Grand Canyon Search for Three Missing in Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel found the body of a young man in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. The body has been identified as one of three young men missing since yesterday. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-01a-missing.htm Full Article
s Search Continues for two young men still missing in Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Search continues for two still missing in the Colorado River https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-for-two-still-missing.htm Full Article
s Two young men still missing in Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Two young men still missing in Colorado River https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/two-still-missing.htm Full Article
s Dedication of New Photovoltaic System Planned at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service and Arizona Public Service will be hosting a public event on Monday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate the installation of eighty-four photovoltaic solar panels at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-12-aps.htm Full Article
s Prescribed Fire Update Wednesday, May 13, 2009 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-rx-update-2009-05-13.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon's North Rim to Open for the 2009 Summer Season on May 15 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 15 by 7:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-13-north-rim.htm Full Article
s Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/two-bodies-recovered.htm Full Article
s Update on Spring Prescribed Burns at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park has completed two of three South Rim prescribed fires planned for this spring. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-16-rx.htm Full Article
s Astronomers Present Free Star Programs at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20, 2009 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The nineteenth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2009 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-20-star.htm Full Article
s National Park Service Seeking Comments on Mule Operations and Stock Use in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is now accepting comments on mule operations and stock use in Grand Canyon National Park as the agency begins to develop an environmental assessment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-22-stock.htm Full Article
s Rangers Search for Missing Man at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) search and rescue personnel are currently searching for a man last seen outside of the park's Backcountry Information Center on Saturday, May 23, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-28-search.htm Full Article
s Park Rangers Narrow Search Area in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are now focusing their search for Robert A. Williams on the Hermit Basin area west of Grand Canyon Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-29-search.htm Full Article
s Hiker Still Missing in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Sixty-nine year old Robert A. Williams of Surprise, Arizona has not been located, and search efforts have yielded no additional clues as to his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-30-search.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin Receives Resource Stewardship Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-01-award.htm Full Article
s Body of Missing Hiker Found in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST A body, presumptively identified as 69 year old Robert (Bob) A. Williams, was found today by park search and rescue personnel in the Hermit Basin area of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-02-search.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park to Offer Fee-Free Weekends in June, July and August By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST On the weekends of June 20 â“ 21, July 18 â“ 19, and August 15 â“ 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-04-fee-free.htm Full Article
s Woman Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Late this afternoon, park rangers rescued a 38 year old woman who had fallen approximately 50 feet near a popular view point in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-04-rescue.htm Full Article
s Game Reserve Fire Burning on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Â https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-05-game-reserve.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park Fires By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Â https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-06-fires.htm Full Article
s Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/propane-line-break-causes-short-term-closure-of-grand-canyon-visitor-center.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-begins-trail-reconstruction-project-using-funds-received-under-presidents-economic-recovery-plan.htm Full Article
s Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/endangered-humpback-chub-to-be-translocated-to-shinumo-creek-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
s Ruby Fire and Game Reserve Fire now Managed as the Ruby Complex By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Forest and park managers have agreed it is beneficial to manage both fires under one organization. On Saturday, June 13, the Ruby and Game Reserve fires became the Ruby Complex. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-15-fires.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park Employee Receives Award for Excellence in Workforce Development By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-employee-receives-award-for-excellence-in-workforce-development.htm Full Article
s The Ruby Fire and Game Reserve Fire Now Managed as the Ruby Complex By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST The two fires forming the Ruby Complex have grown to 3,396 acres. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/the-ruby-fire-and-game-reserve-fire-now-managed-as-the-ruby-complex.htm Full Article
s Man Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-rescued-after-fall-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burn on South Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park expects to implement the Moqui prescribed fire project within the next 48 hours. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-fire-managers-to-initiate-prescribed-burn-on-south-rim.htm Full Article
s National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Train Operations in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-train-operations-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
s South Rim Fire Managers Complete Final Prescribed Burn of the Spring/Summer Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Firefighters completed ignition of the 243 acre Moqui Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, June 23. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-01-moqui.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon Resident Rescued After Fall By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST A resident of Grand Canyon National Park was rescued via short-haul this morning after suffering a fall during a recreational climb of Newton Butte. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-07-short-haul.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of July 18-19. By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-the-weekend-of.htm Full Article
s Rangers Respond to Report of a Car Over the Edge at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received multiple reports that a car had driven over the edge near the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-13-car-over-edge.htm Full Article
s Grand Canyon National Park Releases Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Governing Colorado River By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST A proposed rule to update regulations associated with the management of the Colorado River and adjoining lands administered by the National Park Service within Grand Canyon National Park was published in the Federal Register today. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-releases-proposed-rule-to-update-regulations-governing-colorado-river.htm Full Article
s Rangers Investigate Report of Possible Abduction in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park are investigating the possible abduction of a woman from a residential area within the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-16-abduction.htm Full Article
s Investigators Conclude that No Abduction Occurred at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-20_abduction.htm Full Article
s Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONISI) was signed Thursday, July 16, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service for the implementation of the Exotic Plant Management Plan for Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-the-exotic-plant-management-plan-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
s US Court of Appeals GRCA CO River Management Decision By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST An opinion was filed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, affirming the United States District Courtâs entry of summary judgment for the National Park Service in a lawsuit titled âRiver Runners for Wilderness, et al v. Stephen P. Martin, et al. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/united-states-court-of-appeals-for-the-ninth-circuit-rules-in-favor-of-national-park-service-in-lawsuit-challenging-grand-canyon-national-parks-colorado-river-management-plan.htm Full Article
s Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-22_search.htm Full Article
s National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration to Hold Meeting on Grand Canyon Overflights By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28 to update an advisory panel on the agenciesâ efforts to restore natural quiet in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-to-hold-meeting-on-grand-canyon-overflights.htm Full Article
s Four Grand Canyon National Park Lookout Towers have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Four historic fire lookout towers in Grand Canyon National Park, two on the North Rim and two on the South Rim, have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/four-grand-canyon-national-park-lookout-towers-have-been-listed-on-the-national-historic-lookout-register.htm Full Article
s Update on Search for Missing Backpackers By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are intensifying their search efforts as they re-asses who they are looking for. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-23_search.htm Full Article
s Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, search teams found a body believed to be that of overdue backpacker Bryce Gillies in the Bonita Creek drainage on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-25_search.htm Full Article
s Lightning Causes Multiple Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Afternoon thunderstorms brought abundant lightning to Grand Canyon National Park this week; and fire managers have identified six new fires, all on the North Rim of the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-31_fires.htm Full Article
s Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 3, 2009 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as fire management staff continue to manage the Aspen Fire for resource benefits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-03_fires.htm Full Article
s Renovations to Clinic Building in Grand Canyon National Park Begin By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Work recently began on renovations to the clinic building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-03_dispatch.htm Full Article