grand canyon Grand Canyon Joins National Find Your Park Movement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park joins in the Find Your Park Campaign and will celebrate with Earth Day events and a fee-free weekend, April 18-19 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-04-18.htm Full Article
grand canyon Alternative Spring Break Brings Enthusiastic Students to Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:53:00 EST College students from around the country participated in Alternative Spring Break by helping Grand Canyon National Park's wildland firefighting crew. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/alternative-spring-break.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Open May 15 for 2015 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:36:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will open Friday, May 15 for the 2015 summer season. All NPS operations will be available by 8 am that day and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim and Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-to-open-may-15-2015.htm Full Article
grand canyon Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $509 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:21:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 4.7 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2014 spent $509 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-tourism-creates-509-million.htm Full Article
grand canyon Shoshone Prescribed Fire Treatment Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:04:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment for the Shoshone Rx during the week of April 27 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-rx.htm Full Article
grand canyon Over the Edge Incident at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:22:00 EST On Thursday, April 30 at approximately 4:20 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a man who had fallen from the edge of the rim trail east of Mather Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/over-edge.htm Full Article
grand canyon Over the Edge Incident a Confirmed Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 10:20:00 EST The National Park Service is able to confirm that yesterdayâs over the edge incident resulted in a fatality. Earlier today the body of the victim was recovered by short haul operation utilizing the park helicopter. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/over-edge-fatality.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire for Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 12:50:00 EST Fire managers plan a prescribed fire within Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-fire-managers-plan-prescribed-fire-for-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
grand canyon Potential Suicide Victim Discovered at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 08:49:00 EST At approximately 5:45 a.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/possible-suicide.htm Full Article
grand canyon Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Leads to Inner Canyon Water Conservation By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 11:08:00 EST A break in the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline late on Monday, May 4th has resulted in the implementation of water conservation measures for the inner canyon and no water availability at Roaring Springs or Cottonwood. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-conservation.htm Full Article
grand canyon Potential Suicide Victim Identified at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 08:57:00 EST Alejandro Bussot, 25, of Miami, FL has been identified as the potential suicide victim at Grand Canyon National Park. Body recovery teams were able to reach the victim, who was located approximately 250 feet below the rim, earlier this morning. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/victim-identified.htm Full Article
grand canyon Tusayan Shuttle at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 23, 2015â“Park and Ride; We'll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 EST From May 23 to September 25, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will offer shuttle bus service between the park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, AZ. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park Announces Entrance and Backcountry Camping Fee Increases By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 05:38:00 EST Effective June 1, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will increase park entrance fees and the cost of overnight backcountry permits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-announces-fee-increases.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Special Guests Todd and Gary Himaka By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 11:19:00 EST Grand Canyon will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-to-celebrate-asian-american-heritage-month.htm Full Article
grand canyon Visitor Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 10:51:00 EST On Sunday, May 24th, park rangers responded to a report of an unconscious man in the vicinity of Grand Canyon Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
grand canyon Park Rangers Respond to Report of Plane Wreckage in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 12:42:00 EST On May 20th, a private boating trip reported the wreckage of an airplane to park rangers at Diamond Creek. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/park-rangers-respond-to-report-of-plane-wreckage.htm Full Article
grand canyon Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 05:14:00 EST The twenty-fifth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2015 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/free-telescope-viewing-at-grand-canyon-june-13-20.htm Full Article
grand canyon Missing Man on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:06:00 EST On Tuesday, June 2 at approximately 8 pm the National Park Service received a satellite phone call from a commercial river trip reporting a missing guide at River Mile 213 near Pumpkin Springs. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/guide-missing.htm Full Article
grand canyon Pinon Park Fire 100% Contained at South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:06:00 EST Fire crews report that the Pinon Park fire is now 100% contained. On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a wildfire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pinon-contained.htm Full Article
grand canyon Update: Guide Still Missing on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:22:00 EST A Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue mission continues for Morgan Heimer of Cody, WY who went missing June 2 at River Mile 213 on the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/guide-still-missing-on-colorado-river.htm Full Article
grand canyon UPDATE: Missing Wyoming Man on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:02:00 EST Twenty-two year old Morgan Heimer remains missing on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park; and a six day search by the National Park Service has turned up no additional clues as to his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/heimer-update.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park and Coconino County Public Health Services to Initiate Monthly Monitoring for Plague By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:09:00 EST Coconino County Public Health Services District and Grand Canyon National Park will begin monthly monitoring for plague. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-and-coconino-county-to-monitor-for-plague.htm Full Article
grand canyon Hiker Fatality on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:55:00 EST On Thursday afternoon, hikers reported to a park ranger that a member of their party needed help. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-fatality.htm Full Article
grand canyon Record-Breaking Visitation at Grand Canyon; Expect Long Waits at Entrance Stations and Shuttle Bus Stops for Independence Day Weekend By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:50:00 EST Visitation at Grand Canyon National Park is up 20 percent in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/record-breaking-visitation.htm Full Article
grand canyon Fatality in Grand Canyon National Park on North Kaibab Trail By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 04 Jul 2015 16:19:00 EST Hiker fatality on Grand Canyon's North Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-kaibab-trail-fatality.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Celebrate 2015 Western Arts Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:20:00 EST On July 11th, the North Rim celebrates the unique culture of the area with Western Arts Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-western-arts-day.htm Full Article
grand canyon Living History Returns to Grand Canyon with Fourth Annual âEchoes from the Canyonâ Event By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:13:00 EST Relive Grand Canyon's history with park rangers in character as notable figures from the past. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/echoes-from-the-canyon-returns.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon to Host Cowboy Entertainer Dave Stamey and the Alternative Break Citizenship School By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:08:00 EST Join award-winning western singer Dave Stamey and the Alternative Break Citizenship School for a free concert. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/dave-stamey-concert.htm Full Article
grand canyon ArtPlace America Awards $500,000 Grant for Tribal Heritage Project at Grand Canyon National Parkâs Desert View By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:37:00 EST Grant to help transform Desert View into a cultural heritage site. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-tribal-heritage-grant.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Parkâs Lead Helitack and Paramedic, Eric Graff, Wins National Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:40:00 EST Eric Graff received the National Park Service's inaugural Tom Clausing Aviation All Risk Programs Award. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/eric-graff-wins-national-award.htm Full Article
grand canyon Twenty-second Annual Native American Heritage Days Begins August 6, 2015 on the North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 22nd annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, August 6 and 7, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-native-american-heritage-days.htm Full Article
grand canyon Missing Man at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:18:00 EST On Friday, July 31, 2015 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a phone call reporting a missing individual at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/justin-kremer-missing-person.htm Full Article
grand canyon Missing Individual Located at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 11:02:00 EST Justin Kremer of Tempe, AZ has been successfully located by search crews earlier this afternoon. Kremer was reported as missing on Friday, July 31st with a last known location of West Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-individual-located-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
grand canyon Find Your Park and Celebrate the 99th Birthday of the National Park Service with a Fee-Free Day at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:04:00 EST The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25 and Grand Canyon National Park wants to give you a present- free admission! The usual entrance fee will be waived for all visitors to Grand Canyon on Tuesday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-99th-birthday.htm Full Article
grand canyon Hiker Fatality Reported Near Colorado River Mile 29 in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:08:00 EST A river trip reported a hiker fatality on Friday, August 28. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fence-fault-route-fatality.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park Welcomes Fourth Grade Students through Every Kid in a Park Initiative By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:31:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites all fourth graders and their families to visit the park for free. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park.htm Full Article
grand canyon rand Canyon News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Emily Davis Phone number(s): 928-638-7609 Date: September 8, 2015 Crews Repairing a Break in the Transcanyon Pipeline Grand Canyon, Ariz. â“ A break in the Transcanyon Pipelin By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 06:41:00 EST Because of a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline, there is no drinking water available on the North Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pipeline-break.htm Full Article
grand canyon Award of Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 06:04:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the award of a concession contract to Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. Xanterra will provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/award-of-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
grand canyon Fatality on South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:00:00 EST At 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, September 13 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that an unidentified male was possibly struck by lightning on the South Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fatality-south-kaibab.htm Full Article
grand canyon Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 26 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:08:00 EST Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, with free entrance to Grand Canyon and all national park units across the country. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-public-lands-day.htm Full Article
grand canyon Cultural Demonstrator Series to Continue at Desert View Watchtower in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:50:00 EST Weekends through autumn, join jewelers, silversmiths, weavers, potters and more during Desert View Watchtower's Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/watchtower-cultural-demonstrators.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Park Remains Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:17:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Friday, October 16. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-seasonal-closure.htm Full Article
grand canyon Suicide Victim Recovered at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:52:00 EST At approximately 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 26th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide west of the South Kaibab Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-rim-suicide.htm Full Article
grand canyon Celebrate Earth Science Week at Grand Canyon, October 11-17 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:42:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate Earth Science Week (ESW) and National Fossil Day festivities during the week of October 11-17, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-science-week.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park Prepares for Multi-Day Shutdown of the Transcanyon Pipeline By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:50:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is in the process of replacing a portion of the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) at Phantom Ranch. As part of the construction process, the TCP will be turned off to allow crews to connect the new portions of the pipeline to the existing pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/temporary-pipeline-shutdown.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:42:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will offer free entrance to everyone on Veterans Day, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-veterans-day.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Park Invites Public to Celebrate Upcoming NPS Centennial with REI Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:05:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to start the celebration for the upcoming National Park Service Centennial on Saturday, November 7 and visit the REI Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/rei-village-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
grand canyon Celebrate Native American Heritage Days at Grand Canyon on Monday, November 9 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:34:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate Native American Heritage Days on Monday, November 9th, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/native-american-heritage-days-2015.htm Full Article
grand canyon National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:32:00 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). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-draft-eis.htm Full Article
grand canyon Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim Closed for the Winter Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:07:00 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim is now closed to vehicle traffic for the winter. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-winter-closure.htm Full Article