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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitor traffic. Restricted one-lane traffic on the road will be necessary as fire crews continue to work on clearing potential hazards. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-06_fires.htm

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) to update the park’s Fire Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-and-assessment-of-effect-to-update-grand-canyon-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area continues to meet resource objectives.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-08_fires.htm

On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-10_fee_free.htm

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, continues to be managed for resource benefits.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-11_fires.htm

Investigators are looking for a young man last seen on August 9, exiting a commercial shuttle in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-16_missing.htm

Klaus Lauterbach, the 20 year-old German-national that the Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park rangers have been attempting to locate since August 14, reported in to his family last night.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-17_missing.htm

The Aspen Fire is currently burning along the west rim of the Walhalla Plateau and has now reached 3,835 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-17_fire.htm

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, received precipitation on Saturday, August 22, reducing visible smoke and fire activity.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-23_aspen.htm

Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-24_phase_i.htm

A free event to celebrate National Parks in Arizona and other public lands will take place on the University of Arizona campus in Centennial Hall and on the nearby grounds on Saturday, August 29, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/free-outdoor-family-expo-to-highlight-national-parks-in-arizona.htm

A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed on August 28, 2009, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service, for Train Operations at Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-31_trainea.htm

This year National Public Lands Day at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than free admission and volunteer opportunities. Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Dia de la Familia. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-01_npld-dia.htm

A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed today for improvements to Supai Camp at Grand Canyon National Park. These improvements will be funded in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-03_supai_fonsi.htm

Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the Grandview-Hance area for a man who has been missing for at least two days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-06_search.htm

The search continues for 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina, who was last seen on August 31 as he entered Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-_2009-09-08_search.htm

At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, the body of a lone male was discovered outside of the initial Andrew Brunelli search zone by the park’s helicopter. The body is believed to be that of 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-09_search.htm

The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive. Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-restroom-renovation-and-east-rim-drive-toilets-project-to-begin-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-dia-de-la-familia-on-national-public-lands-day.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-11-through-17.htm

National Park Service approves temporary mule ride on South Rim of Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-temporary-mule-ride-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of a prospectus for guided trail rides using mules at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-10-09_nr_mules.htm

The National Park Service continues to accomplish work on projects at Grand Canyon National Park that have been funded, in part, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-continues-repair-and-reconstruction-projects-at-grand-canyon-with-funds-from-the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act.htm

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an environmental assessment for the construction of a new Science and Resource Management Facility in the park is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-19_sandrm.htm

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-20_procedure_change.htm

North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to close for the season https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park-to-close-for-the-season.htm

Body of man recovered from below South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/body-of-man-recovered-from-below-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm

With snow already falling and a winter storm warning in effect through the evening of Monday, December 7, winter driving conditions have arrived in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_20091207_winter_driving.htm