es 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
es Rangers Successfully Intervene with Possible Suicide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 08:33:00 EST On Monday, May 11th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center was contacted by the Tallmadge, OH Police Department reporting a missing man who was believed to be suicidal and currently at Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/intervene.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Wildland Firefighters Respond to South Rim Village Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:43:00 EST Wildland firefighters respond to fire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-rim-village-fire.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Desert View Watchtower Set to Host the Last Cultural Demonstration of 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:05:00 EST The Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon National Park will host the final artist in the annual Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/last-2015-desert-view-demonstration.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:06:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-point-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Superintendent Dave Uberuaga Announces Retirement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2016 09:57:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga today announced his retirement effective June 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/superintendent-dave-uberuaga-announces-retirement.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:38:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-prescribed-fire-june-9.htm Full Article
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es UPDATE: Continued Mandatory Water Conservation at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 25 Jun 2016 07:15:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park remains at mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/continued-mandatory.htm Full Article
es 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