el Water Shortage at Phantom Ranch Caused by pipeline Break By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:36:00 EST Visitors hiking to Phantom Ranch must be self-sufficient and be prepared to carry or treat all drinking water. A break in the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline and inclement weather delaying equipment from reaching repair crews, has resulted in a water shortage at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20141211_pipeline-break-phantom.htm Full Article
el Update: Pipeline Repair Complete at Grand Canyon National Park â“Services Resume at Phantom Ranch By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:34:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park staff have completed repairs to the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline. Water restrictions have been lifted and Xanterra South Rim LLC has resumed normal operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/13dec2014-pipelinerepair.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Free Entry By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 10:50:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 19, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20150119mlk-fee-free.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon to Replace Portion of Trans-Canyon Pipeline at Phantom Ranch By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:44:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will begin replacing a portion of the Trans-Canyon Pipeline at Phantom Ranch beginning on Monday, January 26, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/replace-portion-tcp.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon to Celebrate Presidentâs Day Weekend with Free Entry By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:49:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Presidents Day with fee-free entry into the park on Saturday, February 14, 2015 through Monday, February 16, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2015-fee-free-pres-day.htm Full Article
el Construction Continues on Transcanyon Pipeline Replacement at Phantom Ranch By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:21:00 EST Replacement of the Transcanyon Pipeline at Phantom Ranch has progressed and the contractor has replaced over a quarter mile of pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/construction-continues-on-transcanyon-pipeline-replacement-at-phantom-ranch.htm Full Article
el 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
el UPDATE Pipeline Repairs Complete in Inner Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 13:47:00 EST Repairs of a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline near Phantom Ranch are complete. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-pipeline-repairs-complete-in-inner-canyon.htm Full Article
el 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
el 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
el 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
el Repair and Maintenance to Temporarily Close Walkway between Train Depot and El Tovar Hotel By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 07:20:00 EST The trail between the El Tovar Hotel and the train depot will close for repairs July 1. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/el-tovar-walkway-detour.htm Full Article
el Hiker Who Died on Bright Angel Trail Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 04:47:00 EST A man who died while hiking the Bright Angel Trail has been identified. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-trail-fatality-identified.htm Full Article
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el Recent Visitor to the North Rim Treated for Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:57:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service Office of Public Health, Coconino County Public Health Services District, and other park partners are investigating a positive case of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) contracted by a recent visitor to the North Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tick-borne-relapsing-fever.htm Full Article
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el 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
el UPDATE:Grand Canyon National Park Back to Level 1 Basic Water Conservation Measures By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:46:00 EST Water restrictions at Grand Canyon National Park have been scaled back to basic conservation measures. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/level-1-water-update.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park to Conduct Selective Sobriety Checks July 4th By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:58:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park rangers will implement a selective sobriety checkpoint July 4th in an effort to assure the safety of park visitors and residents. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/july-4th-sobriety-checks.htm Full Article
el UPDATE: Grand Canyon National Park Water Out of Level 1 Water Conservation By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:02:00 EST Grand Canyon Village is no longer in level 1 water conservation mode and water operations have returned to normal. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/normal-water-operations.htm Full Article
el Point Imperial Road Closed; North Rim Developed Area Remains Open By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:11:00 EST Firefighters conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight this afternoon and estimate the Fuller Fire is approximately 1,324 acres. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/point-imperial-rd-closure.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon Helitack Receives Prestigious National EMS Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:55:00 EST On July 25, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis presented the 2015 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildfire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Award to the Grand Canyon Helitack Crew. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/helitack-receives-national-ems-award.htm Full Article
el Human Remains Located Below Pima Point on Grand Canyon South Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:46:00 EST On July 30th, rangers located human remains below Pima Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/remains-located-pima-point.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate NPS Centennial with Fee Free Entrance August 25-28 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100 years old on August 25, 2016 and to celebrate the anniversary, Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees August 25-28. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-august-25-28.htm Full Article
el Enjoy Free Entrance, Bike Your Park Day, and Arizona Storytellers at Grand Canyon for National Public Lands Day September 24 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:23:00 EST Celebrate National Public Lands Day with free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 24. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Full Article
el Interior Department Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:14:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for a Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) for Glen Canyon Dam operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/final-eis-glen-canyon-adaptive-management.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park to Host Native American Indian Heritage Celebration November 9; Will Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:44:00 EST On Wednesday, November 9, Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration and will waive entrance fees on Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2016-native-heritage-and-veterans-day.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates 6 Millionth Visitor in 2016 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:54:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its 6 millionth visitor as its final National Park Service Centennial event. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/6-millionth-visitor-2016.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial Success, Looks Ahead to 2019 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:45:00 EST As the National Park Service (NPS) prepares for a second century of service, Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the significant accomplishments of the NPS centennial celebration and looks ahead to its own park centennial in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grcacentennialsuccess.htm Full Article
el Park Rangers Recover Body below the Rim near South Kaibab Trailhead By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:53:00 EST At approximately 5 pm on Saturday, January 28, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a man who had fallen from the rim near the South Kaibab trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fall-south-kaibab-trailhead.htm Full Article
el Tusayan Shuttle Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Wednesday, March 1, 2017 to Help Ease Spring Break Congestion â“ Park and Ride; weâll be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:11:00 EST The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2017. Service will begin March 1 to help ease spring break congestion on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-route-starts-march-1-2017.htm Full Article
el Spring Snow Melt Causes Annual Turbidity in Grand Canyon Drinking Water By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:36:00 EST Each year in the spring (March â“ June) Grand Canyon National Park experiences an increase in turbidity in the drinking water. This increased turbidity is caused by snow melt and spring rains. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/annual-turbidity2017.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Recover Body below Mather Point By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:43:00 EST On Tuesday, March 14, at 4:17 pm, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that a visitor had fallen from the rim of the canyon west of Mather Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mather-point-fatality.htm Full Article
el Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon during National Park Week Fee-Free Days By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 47th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week fee-free days on Saturday, April 22, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-day-park-week-2017.htm Full Article
el Grand Canyon National Park Starts Hauling Water to North Rim as Pipeline Repairs Continue By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 04:32:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim will open as scheduled May 15 with limited visitor services despite major storm-caused breaks in the only pipeline that supplies its water. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-water-hauling.htm Full Article