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The National Park Service (NPS) completes comprehensive radiological survey of the Grand Canyon Unified School District athletic fields

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-school-rediological-study.htm




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Ohio man rescued after falling 60 feet at Grand Canyon

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




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Grand Canyon National Park rangers searching for three individuals in the Colorado River

Grand Canyon National Park rangers searching for three individuals in the Colorado River https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/canyon-search.htm




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Phase I Construction of Grand Canyon's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Begins

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




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Body Found in Grand Canyon Search for Three Missing in Colorado River

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




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Woman injured in mule accident in Grand Canyon National Park

Woman injured in mule accident in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mule-accident.htm




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Dedication of New Photovoltaic System Planned at Grand Canyon

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




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Grand Canyon's North Rim to Open for the 2009 Summer Season on May 15

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




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Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon

Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/two-bodies-recovered.htm




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Update on Spring Prescribed Burns at Grand Canyon

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




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Astronomers Present Free Star Programs at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20, 2009

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




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National Park Service Seeking Comments on Mule Operations and Stock Use in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Rangers Search for Missing Man at Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Park Rangers Narrow Search Area in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Hiker Still Missing in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin Receives Resource Stewardship Award

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-01-award.htm




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Body of Missing Hiker Found in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Grand Canyon National Park to Offer Fee-Free Weekends in June, July and August

On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 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




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Woman Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Game Reserve Fire Burning on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-05-game-reserve.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Fires

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-06-fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Fire Update

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-08-fires.htm




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Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center

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




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Grand Canyon Fire Update: June 11, 2009

Two lightening strike fires, the Quincy Fire and the Game Reserve Fire, are currently burning within Grand Canyon National park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-11-fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan

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




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Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Grand Canyon National Park Employee Receives Award for Excellence in Workforce Development

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-employee-receives-award-for-excellence-in-workforce-development.htm




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Man Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park

Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-rescued-after-fall-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burn on South Rim

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




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Train Operations in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-train-operations-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon Resident Rescued After Fall

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




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of July 18-19.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-the-weekend-of.htm




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Rangers Respond to Report of a Car Over the Edge at Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Grand Canyon National Park Releases Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Governing Colorado River

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




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Rangers Investigate Report of Possible Abduction in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Man Who Drove Car Over Edge at Grand Canyon Identified

The body of a man who drove his car over the edge of the Grand Canyon earlier this week has been identified as that of Gheorghe Chiriac of Apple Valley, California. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-17_ident.htm




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Investigators Conclude that No Abduction Occurred at Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-20_abduction.htm




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Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park

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




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US Court of Appeals GRCA CO River Management Decision

An opinion was filed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, affirming the United States District Court’s entry of summary judgment for the National Park Service in a lawsuit titled “River 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




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Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-22_search.htm




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National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration to Hold Meeting on Grand Canyon Overflights

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 agencies’ 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




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Four Grand Canyon National Park Lookout Towers have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register

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




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Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Lightning Causes Multiple Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park

Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-update-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 3, 2009

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




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Renovations to Clinic Building in Grand Canyon National Park Begin

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




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Environmental Assessment for improvements at Supai Camp within Grand Canyon National Park available for public review and comment

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Supai Camp Improvements is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-improvements-at-supai-camp-within-grand-canyon-national-park-available-for-public-review-and-comment.htm




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Sixteenth Annual Native American Heritage Days Starts August 13 on North Rim of Grand Canyon

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/sixteenth-annual-native-american-heritage-days-starts-august-13-on-north-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 5, 2009:

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has re-opened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-05_fires.htm