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Update: North Rim Fires, September 3, 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-03_nr-fire.htm




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Update: Lower Fire, September 4, 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-04_lower.htm




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Update: North Rim Fires, September 4, 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-04_north.htm




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Update: Lower Fire, September 8, 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-08_lower.htm




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Update: Lower Fire, September 9, 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-09_lower.htm




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Update on Investigation into Fatal RV Fire in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-05_rv-update.htm




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Final Update on Investigation into Fatal RV Fire in Grand Canyon National Park

The bodies of three people found inside of a recreational vehicle that burned at the South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park have been identified as those of Anthony Dehaven and his two juvenile children. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-13_rv-fatalities.htm




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Update on North Rim Prescribed Fire Activity

Over the weekend, fire managers in Grand Canyon National Park began ignitions on the Range Prescribed Fire, located on the North Rim of the park. In addition, they resumed work on the Bright Angel Prescribed Fire, also located on the North Rim, which was partially completed earlier this year. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-31_nr-rxs.htm




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Update on this year's condor chicks

Status of three wild-hatched condor chicks in Arizona: one fledged, one still in nest, one found dead https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-11-10_condors.htm




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Superintendent Issues Grand Canyon’s First America the Beautiful Passes for Military

On Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 19), Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga issued the park’s first two American the Beautiful Passes for Military to Sergeants Lozier and Morse of Camp Navajo. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-05-21_pass.htm




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INTERAGENCY NEWS RELEASE: Grand Fire Update – 8:00 p.m.

Fire crews continue to make progress on the Grand Fire, which is now 481 acres with 70 percent containment. The change in acreage is not from additional growth; it is the result of a more precise assessment of the total acreage. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-06-13_grand-a.htm




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iNTERAGENCY NEWS RELEASE: FINAL UPDATE: Grand Fire

The Grand Fire, burning on both the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park, experienced no growth today and remains at about 480 acres in size. Containment is now at 90 percent. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-06-14_grand.htm




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Update on North Rim Fires in Grand Canyon National Park

Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park continue to manage the Green Lake Fire and are now managing the Manzanita Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-on-north-rim-fires-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Final Update: North Rim Fires, Grand Canyon National Park

Regular monsoonal moisture over the course of the last week has extinguished both the Green Lake and Manzanita Fires. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-08-24_nr-fires.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, October 26

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers currently anticipating intitiating the Range Prescribed Fire on Saturday, October 27. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-26_nr-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, October 30

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have treated approximately 1,700 acres of the Range prescribed fire (Rx) unit since ignitions began on Saturday, October 27. Fire managers plan to continue ignitions today and tomorrow if environmental conditions remain favorable. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-30_range-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 1

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have completed ignitions on the Range prescribed fire (Rx) unit. Fire managers plan to begin hand and aerial ignitions on the Thompson Rx unit on Friday, November 2, if environmental conditions are favorable. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-01_thompson-rx.htm




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Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 5

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers estimate approximately 2,000 acres have been treated since Friday, November 2 on the Thompson prescribed fire (Rx). Fire managers decided to take advantage of favorable conditions and deepen the unit to the south, expanding defensible space between the park and the Kaibab National Forest. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-05_thompson-rx.htm




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Final Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 7

North Zone Interagency Fire Managers have completed ignitions on both the Range and Thompson Prescribed Fires (Rx). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-07_range-thompson.htm




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UPDATE: Grand Canyon Rangers Search for Woman Missing from River Trip

Twenty-one year old Kaitlin Kenney of Englewood, Colorado remains missing in Grand Canyon National Park; and an extensive search by the National Park Service has turned up no additional clues as to her whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-01-15_search.htm




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New Deputy Superintendent Selected for Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga recently announced that Diane Chalfant, currently, the NPS Deputy Associate Director, Interpretation and Education, has been selected as the park’s new Deputy Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-07_deputy.htm




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"Canyon Condor" Puppet Show Returns to Grand Canyon

The National Park Service and Great Arizona Puppet Theater are proud to again present Canyon Condor, a fun and educational puppet show. Free performances will be offered daily, March 11 – 16, at 1 p.m. in the Shrine of the Ages Auditorium on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-04_puppet.htm




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Halfway Fire Update in Tusayan, Grand Canyon, AZ Area

Interagency News Release: The Halfway fire is currently burning north of the Ten X Ranch and 5 miles due east of Tusayan, AZ. The fire, which is burning on National Forest and National Park Service lands, is approximately 125 acres in size (100 acres on National Forest/25 acres on NPS). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20130619-halfway-fire-update.htm




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Halfway Fire Update in Tusayan, Grand Canyon, AZ Area 6/20

Interagency News Release: The Halfway fire is currently 100 percent contained and exhibiting minimal fire behavior as it moves into areas that previously experienced either prescribed fire or wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20130620-halfway-fire-update.htm




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Halfway Fire Final Update in Tusayan, Grand Canyon, AZ Area

Interagency News Release: The Halfway Fire remains 100 percent contained and is exhibiting minimal fire behavior. Overnight, no growth or creeping of the fire occurred. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20130621-halfway-fire-final-update.htm




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UPDATE Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Results in Continued Suspension of Phantom Ranch Operations

Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Results in Continued Suspension of Phantom Ranch Operations https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-pipeline-break-in-grand-canyon-national-park-results-in-continued-suspension-of-phantom-ranch-operations.htm




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Update: Pipeline Repair Complete at Grand Canyon National Park –Services Resume at Phantom Ranch

Grand Canyon National Park staff have completed repairs to the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline. Crews are monitoring the re-pressurization of the pipeline, which should be completed by noon on Sunday, June 30. Xanterra South Rim LLC will resume operations Sunday; guests at Phantom Ranch are being advised that water restrictions may resume if another break occurs during re-pressurization. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-pipeline-repair-complete-at-grand-canyon-national-park-services-resume-at-phantom-ranch.htm




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UPDATE Cape Royal Road at Grand Canyon National Park Closed

Cape Royal Road at Grand Canyon National Park Closed. All Other Roads Including Point Imperial Road Remain Open https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-cape-royal-road-at-grand-canyon-national-park-closed.htm




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UPDATE Crews Repair South Kaibab Trail After Monsoonal Rain Damage

Recent heavy monsoonal rainfall caused damage to portions of the South Kaibab Trail approximately one-half mile below Cedar Ridge closing the trail to livestock use. Trail crews have completed work to remove debris from the trail. The trail is now open to livestock as well as foot traffic. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-crews-repair-south-kaibab-trail-after-monsoonal-rain-damage.htm




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Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park creates $476 million in Economic Benefit Report shows visitor spending supports 6,238 jobs in local economy

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




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Greater Grand Canyon Area Fires Update July 27

Growth continued yesterday on all fires being managed for resource benefits with multiple objectives. Today crews continue to do preparation work ahead of managed ignitions and ignitions may occur on some fires. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/july-27-fire-updates.htm




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Grand Canyon Announces Interim Permits for Organized Groups Conducting Rim-to-Rim and Extended Day Hiking and Running

The National Park Service (NPS) will begin issuing Special Use Permits on an interim basis for organized, non-commercial rim-to-rim and extended day hiking and running in the inner canyon of Grand Canyon National Park. The inner canyon is defined as the area below Tonto Platform (Tipoff and Indian Garden) from the South Rim and below Manzanita Resthouse (Pumphouse Residence) from the North Rim. Permits will be issued to groups with activities planned for after September 15, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/interim-permits-r2r.htm




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Update: Pipeline Repair Complete at Grand Canyon National Park –Services Resume at Phantom Ranch

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




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UPDATE: Grand Canyon Rangers Search for Missing San Antonio Man

Twenty-one year old Drake L. Kramer remains missing at Grand Canyon National Park; and a six day search by the National Park Service has turned up no additional clues as to his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/kramer-limited.htm




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UPDATE Pipeline Repairs Complete in Inner Canyon

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




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Update: Guide Still Missing on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park

A Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue mission continues for Morgan Heimer of Cody, WY who went missing June 2 at River Mile 213 on the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/guide-still-missing-on-colorado-river.htm




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UPDATE: Missing Wyoming Man on Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park

Twenty-two year old Morgan Heimer remains missing on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park; and a six day search by the National Park Service has turned up no additional clues as to his whereabouts. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/heimer-update.htm




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UPDATE: Crews Complete Repairs to Transcanyon Pipeline

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




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Grand Canyon National Park Invites Public to Celebrate Upcoming NPS Centennial with REI Village

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




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Upcoming Winter Weather Message from Grand Canyon National Park

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




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UPDATE: Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016 Postponed

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




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UPDATE: Cave of the Domes Reopened in Grand Canyon National Park

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




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Superintendent Dave Uberuaga Announces Retirement

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




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UPDATE: Hiker Still Missing in Western Grand Canyon

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




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UPDATED: Mandatory Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues

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




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UPDATE: Hiker Remains Missing in Western Grand Canyon

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




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UPDATE: Continued Mandatory Water Conservation at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues

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




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UPDATE:Grand Canyon National Park Back to Level 1 Basic Water Conservation Measures

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




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UPDATE: Grand Canyon National Park Water Out of Level 1 Water Conservation

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




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Update: Search for Missing Backcountry Hikers at Grand Canyon National Park Continues in Limited Mode

After five days of extensive searching, today the National Park Service (NPS) is reducing the scale of the search for two hikers who went missing at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, April 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/search-continues-limited-mode.htm