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

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

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The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. The permits are for specific launch dates within calendar year 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-02-01_lottery.htm

On Saturday, March 19, 2011, Grand Canyon National Park will host Archeology Day in honor of “Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.” https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-02-28_arch_day.htm

The National Park Service (NPS) continues to work with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office to refine its search for a plane which may have gone down in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, March 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-03-23_missing.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will Celebrate Wildlife Day on Saturday, May 7 this year; and television host Jack Hanna will be joining in the celebration. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-04-08_cwd.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will Celebrate Wildlife Day on Saturday, May 7; and wildlife expert Jack Hanna will be joining in the celebration. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-04-26_cwd.htm

Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels today announced that Mount Rainier Superintendent David Uberuaga has been named Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-01_uberuaga.htm

In late June 2011, the National Park Service, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will translocate wild juvenile humpback chub to Shinumo Creek and to Havasu Creek below Beaver Falls in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-shinumo-and-havasu-creeks-in-grand-canyon-national-park-to-occur-in-june.htm

Park is one of twenty-one national parks to receive a grant from the National Park Foundation to support interactive and engaging projects designed to strengthen Americans’ connection with their national parks https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-awarded-park-stewards-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm

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The National Park Service invites the public to Western Arts Day on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, July 9, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-23_arts-day.htm

The Superintendent is implementing the first stages of fire restrictions in the park, beginning June 30. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-29_restrict.htm

A brief lull in monsoonal rain patterns has led to increased growth on the Point Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-107-15_point-fire.htm

Drier weather over the weekend led to increased fire activity and moderate growth on the Point Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-18_point-fire.htm

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A warm and dry weekend has led to moderate growth on the Point Fire as it continues to achieve objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-26_point-fire.htm

The National Park Service invites the public to the 18th annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-27_heritage-days.htm

A week of cool, moist weather conditions and occasional rainfall have led to minimal growth on the Point Fire which is now estimated at 1,049 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-08-01_point-fire.htm

Update on New Water Fire https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/new-water-fire-update.htm

Update on New Water Fire on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/august-6-update-on-new-water-fire-on-the-south-rim-of-the-grand-canyon.htm

New Water Fire contained. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/august-7-update-on-new-water-fire-on-the-south-rim-of-the-grand-canyon.htm

The Point Fire experienced slow growth this weekend as warmer, drier weather moved into the area; and on Wednesday, August 3, the Tipover Fire was discovered due north of the Point Fire, near the park/forest boundary, and is now being managed for both resource and protection objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-08-08_point-fire.htm

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Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in celebrating National Public Lands Day with fee free entry into the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-14_npld.htm

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The bodies of three people found inside of a recreational vehicle that burned at the South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park have been identified as those of Anthony Dehaven and his two juvenile children. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-13_rv-fatalities.htm

Beginning Nov. 7, the public will have an opportunity to attend public meetings on the development of a long-term plan that will determine the timing and volume of water flows from Glen Canyon Dam. Those flows affect hydroelectricity production, beach recreation, native fish and other river-related plants and animals, as well as archeological sites in Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-invited-to-open-houses-on-plan-for-glen-canyon-dam-operations.htm

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Over the weekend, fire managers in Grand Canyon National Park began ignitions on the Range Prescribed Fire, located on the North Rim of the park. In addition, they resumed work on the Bright Angel Prescribed Fire, also located on the North Rim, which was partially completed earlier this year. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-31_nr-rxs.htm

Status of three wild-hatched condor chicks in Arizona: one fledged, one still in nest, one found dead https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-11-10_condors.htm

Sobriety safety checkpoints will be set up within Grand Canyon National Park this holiday season in an effort to assure the safety of park visitors and residents. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-12-21_checkpoints.htm

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On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Grand Canyon National Park will host its 5th annual Archeology Day in honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-24_arch-day.htm

On Sunday, April 22, 2012, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day with demonstrations, games, and much more. Grand Canyon’s Earth Day festivities will kick off National Park Week in the park; and like national park units around the country, Grand Canyon will recognize National Park Week by waiving entrance fees April 21 – 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-03-05_earthday-npweek.htm

On Friday, May 18, 2012, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Endangered Species Day in recognition of the national conservation effort to protect our nation’s endangered species and their habitats. Then, on Saturday, May 19, the celebration will continue as the park hosts its 5th annual Celebrate Wildlife Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-25_cwd-esd.htm

On May 13th, the National Park Service, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will translocate wild juvenile humpback chub to Havasu Creek below Beaver Falls in Grand Canyon National Park. This translocation of humpback chub to Havasu Creek will be the second of three planned experimental releases. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/second-translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-havasu-creek-in-grand-canyon-national-park-to-occur-on-may-13.htm