ca Repairs to Begin Today on a Transcanyon Pipeline Break By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:31:00 EST Water utility staff at Grand Canyon National Park will begin repairs to a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/september-pipeline-break.htm Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca UPDATE: Crews Complete Repairs to Transcanyon Pipeline By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:04:00 EST Crews finished repairing a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline that occurred north of Phantom Ranch earlier this week. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pipeline-break-fixed.htm Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca Toilet Replacement at Cottonwood Campground to Start November 3, 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:51:00 EST Grand Canyon Trail Crew will replace toilets at Cottonwood Campground. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cottonwood-toilet-replacement.htm Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca Fatality at Bright Angel Campground in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 02:20:00 EST Hikers near Phantom Ranch reported a fatality in Bright Angel Campground on Sunday, December 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-campground-fatality.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park Equestrian Unit to Participate in 127th Rose Parade By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 07:41:00 EST To kick off the new year and to celebrate the National Park Serviceâs Centennial, Grand Canyon National Park is participating in the 127th Rose Parade Friday, January 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20151218-rose-bowl.htm Full Article
ca Upcoming Winter Weather Message from Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:47:00 EST This week, the National Weather Service is predicting several large winter storms across Northern Arizona, including Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20160105-winter-weather.htm Full Article
ca Winter Weather Message from Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:35:00 EST Over the last 24 hours Grand Canyon National Park has received heavy snowfall resulting in significant snow accumulation. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/winterweather2016.htm Full Article
ca Interior Proposes Adaptive Management Framework for Glen Canyon Dam By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:55:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a proposed framework for adaptively managing Glen Canyon Dam over the next 20 years with the goal of creating certainty and predictability for power and water users while protecting environmental and cultural resources in Grand Canyon National Park and the Colorado River ecosystem. The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) is available to the public for review and comment for 90 days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/interior-proposes-adaptive-management-framework-for-glen-canyon-dam.htm Full Article
ca Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Free Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:59:00 EST In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country and offer visitors fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 18, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mlk-fee-free-2016.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park to Host an Additional Public Open House and Webinar for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:02:00 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). The NPS began developing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for this plan in 2011 in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-webinar-and-open-house.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park to Open 2017 Noncommercial River Trip Permit Lottery By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:19:00 EST On Monday, February 1, 2016 the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2017-noncommercial-river-lottery.htm Full Article
ca Dark Skies Storytelling at Grand Canyon on Friday, February 26 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites public to a special dark skies program with Charley Bulletts from the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/darkskiesstorytellingatgrand-canyon.htm Full Article
ca Body Recovered below the Rim near Lipan Point in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:43:00 EST On February 21, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a car below the rim near Lipan Point on Desert View Drive. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-recovered-lipan-point.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park to Extend Public Comment Period for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 03:26:00 EST The National Park Service announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement . https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-deis-comment-extension.htm Full Article
ca National Park Service Seeks Public Input for Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a 30-day public comment period seeking input on changes to the scope of the Bison Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-bison-ea.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon Railway to Apply Herbicide within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 07:18:00 EST On March 16th or 17th, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service, will apply herbicide along their railroad tracks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/herbicide-application-railroad.htm Full Article
ca Expect Long Lines, Full Parking Lots and Plenty of Fun at Grand Canyon this Spring By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:18:00 EST Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park this spring break can expect long lines and full parking lots. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/spring-break-crowds.htm Full Article
ca Cave of the Domes Temporarily Closed in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 06:30:00 EST Due to rodent activity and the potential exposure risk to hantavirus, the National Park Service has temporarily closed Cave of the Domes. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cave-of-the-domes-closure.htm Full Article
ca Missing Woman at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:39:00 EST On Sunday, April 3 the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a phone call reporting a missing individual last known to be at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-woman-zacarias.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon to Waive Entrance Fees during National Park Week April 16-24 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:20:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees April 16-24, 2016 to celebrate National Park Week and the National Park Service Centennial. To join in on the week-long celebration, visitors can attend ranger programs, cultural demonstrations, and Earth Day events. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-week-fee-free-days.htm Full Article
ca Search Continues for Missing Woman at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:47:00 EST Search and Rescue crews continued looking for missing woman Diana Zacarias of Natchitoches, LA. Crews spent yesterday and today looking for Zacarias by foot above and below the rim. The park helicopter has assisted ground searches. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-zacarias.htm Full Article
ca Celebrate Earth Day and Commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act at Grand Canyon during National Park Week By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:53:00 EST Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon and commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-day-2016.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Open May 15 for 2016 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:42:00 EST The gate at the entrance to North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-open-2016.htm Full Article
ca Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $584 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:59:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5.5 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2015 spent $584 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-economic-benefits-2015.htm Full Article
ca Tusayan Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 7, 2016 â“ Park and Ride; Weâll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:50:00 EST The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-2016.htm Full Article
ca Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:45:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
ca UPDATE: Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016 Postponed By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 09:27:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers are postponing prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5 due to predicted high winds. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire-postponed.htm Full Article
ca UPDATE: Cave of the Domes Reopened in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 11:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has reopened Cave of the Domes in Grand Canyon National Park. The cave has been closed since March 23. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cave-of-domes-reopened.htm Full Article
ca Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 19, 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 07:03:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment in Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 19, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/village-prescribed-fire-may19.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park to Hold Desert View Watchtower Rededication Ceremony By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 04:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners invite the public to a re-dedication ceremony at the Desert View Watchtower on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 10:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-ceremony.htm Full Article
ca Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 4-11 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 07:59:00 EST The twenty-sixth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 4 through Saturday, June 11, 2016 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/star-party-2016.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park Expecting a Busy Memorial Day Weekend By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 12:18:00 EST Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park over Memorial Day weekend can expect long lines, crowds, and full parking lots. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/busy-memorial-day.htm Full Article
ca Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 06:00:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect beginning today Friday, June 3 at 10am through Sunday, June 5 at 8 pm for areas below 4,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch. Temperatures at Phantom Ranch could reach 113 F/45 C. Areas above 4,000 feet including the South Rim will experience high temperatures in the 90s. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/excessive-heat-warning.htm Full Article
ca Grand Canyon National Park Receives Provisional International Dark Sky Park Status By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 03:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced at last nightâs Star Party that Grand Canyon National Park is now a Provisional IDA International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/provisional-dark-sky-park.htm Full Article
ca Nearly 1000 Acres Successfully Treated with Prescribed Fire on Grand Canyonâs South Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:59:00 EST Yesterday, National Park Service (NPS) fire managers successfully treated 994 acres with prescribed (Rx) fire on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-rx-success.htm Full Article
ca Another Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:13:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park from Sunday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 22. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/excessive-heat.htm Full Article
ca Missing Hiker Reported in Western Region of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:17:00 EST On Saturday June, 18 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a missing person near Kelly Tanks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-person-western-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ca UPDATE: Hiker Still Missing in Western Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:54:00 EST Fifty-two year old Floyd E. Roberts III of Treasure Island, FL, remains missing in western Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-missing-hiker.htm Full Article
ca Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:33:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is requesting that all visitors and residents on the South Rim of Grand Canyon begin instituting water conservation measures. A break in the Transcanyon Pipeline was identified today; in addition to the breakdown of one of the Indian Garden pipeline water pumps that provide water to the South Rim storage tanks. The combination of these situations has resulted in immediate water conservation guidelines for all consumers on the South Rim. The North Rim is unaffected by these issues. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-conservation-june-21.htm Full Article
ca UPDATED: Mandatory Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:33:00 EST Beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June 23rd Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mandatory-water-conservation.htm Full Article
ca UPDATE: Hiker Remains Missing in Western Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:54:00 EST Floyd E. Roberts III of Treasure Island, FL, remains missing in a remote area of western Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-western-canyon.htm Full Article