r Local Teacher Helps Turn Grand Canyon National Park into Area's Best Classroom By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Lori Rommel will be donning a National Park Service uniform to participate in immersive learning experiences that she will turn into service-based educational programs for students in the fall. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/24jun10_news.htm Full Article
r Saffron Fire Being Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Park and forest managers have made the decision to manage the Saffron Fire for both resource and protection objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/1jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Windy Weekend Leads to Moderate Growth on the Saffron Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday led to moderate growth on the Saffron Fire which is being managed for multiple objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5jul10_windy_weekend_news.htm Full Article
r Saffron Fire Update By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The Saffron Fire continues to be managed for multiple objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/7jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Park rangers recover body of hiker from Lava Falls Route By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park rangers located the body of a female hiker today in an area below the North Rim of Grand Canyon near the Toroweap Valley. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/8jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Body of young woman found below the North Rim identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Body of young woman found below the North Rim of Grand Canyon identified https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/09jul10-2_news.htm Full Article
r Grand Canyon to Host Alternative Break Citizenship School By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST On Sunday, July 10, 47 college students, from 17 states around the country will descend on Grand Canyon National Park to learn the art of facilitating an alternative break experience. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/09jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Saffron Fire Update By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Burn out operations continue in preparation for northern containment of the Saffron Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/10jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Body Discovered Below Moran Point in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a man seen exiting a car at Moran Point, climbing over a retaining wall and lying down on the edge of the canyon rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/12jul10-2_news.htm Full Article
r Saffron Fire Update By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The Saffron Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains at 3,072 acres as fire spread was minimal due to higher humidity, cloud cover and moisture received on the fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/12jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Grand Canyon National Park Welcomes Two New Division Chiefs By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin recently welcomed two new division chiefs to the parkâs management team. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/13jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Body Discovered Below Moran Point Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST A body retrieved from below Moran Point at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday, July 12 has been positively identified as that of 50 year old Kirby Porter of Mechanicsville, Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/15jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Saffron Fire Update, July 16 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/16jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Grand Canyon in Focus By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST In late July 2010, 12 Arizona youth will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Grand Canyon National Park with some of our countryâs most enthusiastic outdoor leaders and photography professionals. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Pile Burning Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is making plans to burn piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park within the next several days, if current weather conditions persist. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/21jul10-2_news.htm Full Article
r Temporary Closures of North Rim's Scenic Drive Planned to Facilitate Road Improvements By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST In order to facilitate the safe and timely completion of pavement preservation work, it will be necessary to temporarily close the North Rim Scenic Drive on two separate occasions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/21jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Youth visit Grand Canyon National Park for Two Weeks of Inspiration By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service and its partner Grand Canyon Youth designed this pilot program to get youth into the outdoors and inspired by the unique scenery and resources of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/22jul10_news.htm Full Article
r Grand Canyon Hosts World Heritage Fellow By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park recently hosted a U.S. World Heritage Fellow from the Seychelles. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hosts-world-heritage-fellow.htm Full Article
r Recovery Act provides natural gas-powered shuttle buses for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased six low-floor accessible compressed natural gas (CNG) powered transit buses to be used as part of the visitor transportation system on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2aug10_news.htm Full Article
r National Park Service and Havasupai Tribe hold ribbon cutting ceremony on new housing for Supai Camp constructed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Under clear blue skies the National Park Service and Havasupai tribal members held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for newly constructed housing in Supai Camp located within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5aug10-2_news.htm Full Article
r National Park Service awards contract for the construction of new employee housing at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5aug10_news.htm Full Article
r Man Rescued after Falling over Edge of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report that a man had fallen over the edge near Mather Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5aug10-3_news.htm Full Article
r Rangers Free Boats Stranded at Crystal Rapid By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, rangers freed the second of two boats which became stranded over the weekend at Crystal Rapid on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/10aug10-2_news.htm Full Article
r nr By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Scenic Drive closures planned for August 9 - 11 and August 16 - 18 were postponed and have been rescheduled for August 23 - 25 and August 30 - September 1. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-08-10_nr_roads_update.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST On Monday, August 23, rangers responded to a report that a vehicle had collided with a tree on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-08-24_car_v_tree.htm Full Article
r Prescribed Burns Planned at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers plan to conduct two prescribed fires on the South Rim this week. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-09-13_rx.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Grand Canyon National Park will join National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country in celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with free admission for park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-09-21_fee_free.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs North and South Rim Artist-in-Residence (AiR) programs are pleased to announce the artists selected for the October 2010 â“ September 2011 season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-09-21_air.htm Full Article
r Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Many North Rim facilities to close for season soon at Grand Canyon Park will remain open to visitors through late November or until snow closes Highway 67 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/many-north-rim-facilities-to-close-for-season-soon-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
r News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST PARK RANGERS RECOVER BODY OF HIKER FROM REMOTE AREA OF GRAND CANYON https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/park-rangers-recover-body-of-hiker-from-remote-area-of-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
r News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Body of man recovered from remote area of Grand Canyon identified https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-of-man-recovered-from-remote-area-of-grand-canyon-identified.htm Full Article
r Man falls to his death in Grand Canyon â“ two women hit by lightning on Friday By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/4oct10-news.htm Full Article
r Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-dedicate-the-trail-of-time.htm Full Article
r News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 10 â“ 16, 2010 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-10-thru-16-2010.htm Full Article
r N/R By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is partnering with Wounded Warrior Project to provide a Project Odyssey retreat at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park, October 11-15, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-10-07_wwp.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire managers in Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to initiate a prescribed fire on the North Rim within the next few weeks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-10-12_walla.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-10-21_death.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs trail crew recently completed work on Phase V of the Grand Canyon Greenway. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-10-22_greenwayv.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units around the country as they waive entrance fees on Veterans Day in recognition of current and former servicemen and â“women. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-10-252_vets.htm Full Article
r Abandoned Mine Lands Project By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST Abandoned Mine Lands Project https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/abandoned-mine-lands-safety-projects-begin-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
r n/r By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire managers in Grand Canyon National Park plan to initiate one of two prescribed fires on the North Rim within the next few weeks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-11-05_range.htm Full Article
r Body Discovered on Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-11-05_body.htm Full Article
r Grand Canyon Hosts Focus Group on Accessibility and Universal Design By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park staff recently hosted a focus group on accessibility and universal design in wayside exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-11-29_focus_group.htm Full Article
r N/R By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Steve Martin, Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park, has announced his retirement on January 1, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-12-07_retier.htm Full Article
r Manual Hazardous Fuels Reduction Projects to Begin at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST In accordance with Grand Canyon National Park's 2010 Fire Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, park fire managers will begin to expand the use of non-fire treatments to reduce hazardous fuels in the park's wildland-urban interface. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-12-09_thinning.htm Full Article
r Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST National Park Service completes work on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-work-on-improvements-to-railway-tour-bus-staging-area-near-the-historic-grand-canyon-depot.htm Full Article
r News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-new-science-and-resource-management-facility-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
r News Release By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park accomplishments outlined in new report for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-accomplishments-outlined-in-new-report-for-fiscal-years-2009-and-2010.htm Full Article
r Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Phase II of the improvements called for in the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment (Transportation Plan) is now substantially complete; and Mather Point and the Visitor Center plaza areas have reopened for public use. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-06_phaseii.htm Full Article
r N/R By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park sites around the country in celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a fee free weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-06_fee-free.htm Full Article