tor Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park Continue to Progress By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Parkâs South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-24_phase_i.htm Full Article
tor Transition to New Road Alignment to Begin September 8 as Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point Continue By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST As the first phase of improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan nears completion, the transition to the new South Entrance Road alignment will begin on Tuesday, September 8. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-02_phasei.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon hiker discovered deceased below North Rim near Toroweap Valley By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hiker-discovered-deceased-below-north-rim-near-toroweap-valley.htm Full Article
tor New Visitor Center Parking Expected to Open in Time for Thanksgiving By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-12_phase_i.htm Full Article
tor National Park Service Announces Award of Contract to Operate Grand Canyon Visitor Transportation System By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-award-of-contract-to-operate-grand-canyon-visitor-transportation-system.htm Full Article
tor Youth Photography from Grand Canyon in Focus Program on Display at Historic Williams Depot By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST A new exhibit is on display at Williamsâ historic train depot; and the eye-catching photographs were all taken by Arizona youth. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2009-12-18_photos.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park will offer free shuttle service between the gateway community of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center again this year By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-will-offer-free-shuttle-service-between-the-gateway-community-of-tusayan-and-the-grand-canyon-visitor-center-again-this-year.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon's Historic River Ranger Station to Get a Face Lift By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs historic River Ranger Station, located along the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch, will soon get a face lift. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyons-historic-river-ranger-station-to-get-a-face-lift.htm Full Article
tor Work to begin on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Construction will begin next week near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot (Depot) to improve the area where Grand Canyon Railway passengers load and unload buses for tours within Grand Canyon National Park. The project was included as part of Grand Canyonâs 2008 South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan which addressed an array of transportation strategies to promote alternative travel modes to the park, reduce congestion, and better integrate connections between parking, transit, wayfinding and trip planning. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/work-to-begin-on-improvements-to-railway-tour-bus-staging-area-near-the-historic-grand-canyon-depot.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon Visitor Center Soon to Have Theater By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST The Grand Canyon Visitor Center will soon be getting an addition â“ a theater for the park's new interpretive orientation film. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-06-10_theater.htm Full Article
tor Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Many North Rim facilities to close for season soon at Grand Canyon Park will remain open to visitors through late November or until snow closes Highway 67 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/many-north-rim-facilities-to-close-for-season-soon-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
tor Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-dedicate-the-trail-of-time.htm Full Article
tor Stories By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST National Park Service completes work on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-work-on-improvements-to-railway-tour-bus-staging-area-near-the-historic-grand-canyon-depot.htm Full Article
tor Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Phase II of the improvements called for in the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment (Transportation Plan) is now substantially complete; and Mather Point and the Visitor Center plaza areas have reopened for public use. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-06_phaseii.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-wilderness-coordinator-recognized-as-leader-in-wilderness-stewardship-for-intermountain-region.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon to celebrate improvements to Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST On Wednesday, June 15, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of two years of improvements to the Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-05-26_mather.htm Full Article
tor Bigfork High School Cave Club Completes Inventory and Impact Mapping of Caves in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST In April 2011, five students from Bigfork High School Cave Club (Bigfork, MT) and their sponsor spent a week with Grand Canyon National Park Hydrologist and Cave Resources Manager, Steve Rice, conducting cave resource inventories, impact analysis, and repeat photography of several backcountry cave sites. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bigfork-high-school-cave-club-completes-inventory-and-impact-mapping-of-caves-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
tor Youth to Share their Grand Inspiration with Park Visitors By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:51:00 EST Grand Inspiration participants developed a collection of paintings, creative writing, and photographs that will be on display at Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters from July 8 â“ August 8, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-29_grin.htm Full Article
tor Investigators Seek Information on Possible Child Abuse in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:03:00 EST National Park Service investigators are seeking information on two separate incidents of possible child abuse in Grand Canyon National Park, both involving the same family. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-02_carlson.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon Now Recognized As âStormReadyâ National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:19:00 EST NPS employees receive StormReady award https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-now-recognized-as-stormready-national-park.htm Full Article
tor Park Concessioner Grand Canyon Railway Recently Received NPS Directorâs Environmental Achievement Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:44:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park concessioner Grand Canyon Railway (owned and operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts) was recently awarded the National Park Service's Environmental Achievement Award in the Lean, Clean and Green category. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-21_ea-award.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:32:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that almost 4.4 million visitors spent more than $415 million in Grand Canyon National Park and in gateway regions around the park in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-28_economics.htm Full Article
tor Exciting New Exhibits Installed at Grand Canyon Visitor Center By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:52:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park recently completed installation of new interpretive and orientation exhibits at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center located near Mather Point on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-23_exhibits.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon Concessioner Awarded NPS Directorâs Environmental Achievement Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 05:40:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park concessioner Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. was recently awarded the National Park Service Director's Environmental Achievement Award in the Building Our Future category. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-05-05-xanterra-award.htm Full Article
tor Youth artists bring images of the inner canyon to South Rim visitors By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:31:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park and partner Grand Canyon Youth are pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of works by 10 young artists. The grand opening of the exhibit will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, in the Park Headquarters lobby. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-05_grand-inspiration.htm Full Article
tor History to Come Alive at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:17:00 EST Travel back in time and meet eight of Grand Canyon National Parkâs most influential people during âEchoes from the Canyonâ, the parkâs first living history event on Friday, August 3, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-27_echoes.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon Investigators Seeking Information in Search for Missing Man By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:51:00 EST Rangers are trying to locate Yoshikazu Yamada who was last seen waiting to get on a tour bus on October 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-10_missing-yamada.htm Full Article
tor Woman Dies in Motor Vehicle Accident on North Rim of Grand Canyon / Passenger being treated for minor injuries By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:38:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-10_mva.htm Full Article
tor Darryl Haley to Help Grand Canyon Celebrate Black History Month and âHealthy Parks Healthy Peopleâ By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:54:00 EST This weekend, Darryl Haley, former New England Patriot, Ironman Triathlete, and world-renowned fitness trainer, will be joining Grand Canyon National Park's Diversity Council in celebrating Black History Month and enjoying the Grand Canyon as a place to have fun, learn something, and get healthy at the same time. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-20_darryl.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park Recently Celebrated Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People with Darryl Haley By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:44:00 EST On, Friday, February 22, Grand Canyon National Park and special guest Darryl Haley kicked off a weekend celebration of Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People. This groundbreaking event was a part of the Grand Canyon Diversity Councilâs effort to increase diversity and inclusivity in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-14_haley.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park Presents Living History Performance of President Theodore Roosevelt By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:16:00 EST On June 23rd, 2013, Grand Canyon National Park will host âPresident Theodore Roosevelt Salutes the National Park Service.â This special program is a living history portrayal of the 26th President of the United States as performed by Joe Wiegand at 8:30pm, Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at McKee Amphitheater located on the South Rim behind Park Headquarters near Parking Lot A. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-presents-living-history-performance-of-president-theodore-roosevelt.htm Full Article
tor National Park Service Continues Exotic Plant Management by Eliminating Lawns in Historic District of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:21:00 EST The National Park Service will begin eliminating turfgrass (lawns) around the historic El Tovar Hotel and adjacent rim lodges as part of a long-term plan to re-landscape the area with native vegetation consistent with the historic Grand Canyon Village rim landscape. Weather permitting; the two-day project will begin on Tuesday, September 17. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-continues-exotic-plant-management-by-eliminating-lawns-in-historic-district-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park Open to Visitors By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:17:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park continues to welcome visitors from across the United States and the globe. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-open-to-visitors.htm Full Article
tor Horace P. Albright Training Center Listed to National Register of Historic Places: A Training Icon Stands the Test of Time By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:39:00 EST Horace P. Albright Training Center was officially listed to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013. The only National Park Service (NPS) training center in the West and located within the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park, the Center is a state significant Historic District exemplifying simple, practical, modernist design of the Mission 66 Era. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/albright-training-center.htm Full Article
tor Motor Vehicle Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:44:00 EST Today at 2:12 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call from a park employee about a 2 car motor vehicle accident on South Entrance Road, approximately 3 miles north of the parkâs South Entrance Station. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/motor-vehicle-fatality-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
tor Motor Vehicle Fatality Victim at Grand Canyon National Park Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:18:00 EST The Coconino County Medical Examiner has identified the woman who died in a motor vehicle accident in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, January 31, 2014 as Yuan Gao, 24 of China. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/motor-vehicle-fatality-victim-at-grand-canyon-national-park-identified.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Black History Month with Special Guest Audrey Peterman By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 06:21:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will host author and conservation activist Audrey Peterman for a special evening program on Monday, March 3 in honor of Black History Month. Ms. Peterman and her husband Frank authored the book Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-special-guest-audrey-peterman.htm Full Article
tor Visitor Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:17:00 EST On Sunday, March 9 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of an unresponsive male at the South Entrance Station. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
tor Visitor Fatality at Desert View Campground in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:10:00 EST On Monday, June 9 at approximately 9:40 p.m. the National Park Service received a 911 call reporting an unconscious man at the Desert View Campground within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fatality-at-desert-view-campground.htm Full Article
tor Grand Canyon National Park to Commemorate Designation of New National Historic Landmark 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines Aviation Accident Site By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced plans to dedicate one of the nationâs newest National Historic Landmarks, the 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines Aviation Accident Site in Grand Canyon National Park. This site commemorates a horrific airline collision over the Grand Canyon in 1956. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/1956-nhl-designation.htm Full Article
tor Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park creates $476 million in Economic Benefit Report shows visitor spending supports 6,238 jobs in local economy By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 04:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,564,841 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2013 spent $476,194.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,238 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-to-grand-canyon-national-park-creates-476-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-6238-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Full Article
tor Visitor Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 10:51:00 EST On Sunday, May 24th, park rangers responded to a report of an unconscious man in the vicinity of Grand Canyon Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
tor 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
tor 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
tor Recent Storms Cause Significant Damage to Tuweep Area Roads By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:36:00 EST Heavy rains caused major road damage in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/storms-damage-tuweep-roads.htm Full Article
tor 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
tor 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
tor 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
tor 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
tor 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