be Galahad Fire to be Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 14:26:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Galahad Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/galahad-fire-to-be-managed-for-multiple-objectives-on-the-north-rim-of-the-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
be Galahad Fire Continues to Meet Objectives Temporary North Rim Road Closures Due to Galahad Fire Begin May 29 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 May 2014 15:13:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are managing the Galahad Fire for both resource and protection objectives. Resource objectives for the fire include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem in order to maintain forest health. Protection objectives for the fire include protection of sensitive cultural resources and wildlife habitat. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/galahad-fire-continues-to-meet-objectives.htm Full Article
be Fire Restrictions Imposed Last Month in Grand Canyon to be Lifted By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 03:43:00 EST Fire restrictions to be lifted in Grand Canyon on Tuesday, July 8, at 8 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-restrictions-imposed-last-month-in-grand-canyon-to-be-lifted.htm Full Article
be 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
be Kanabownits Fire to be Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:45:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Kanabowntis Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/kanabowntis-july-22.htm Full Article
be Facilities on Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures- Park Remains Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 06:29:00 EST The staff on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin to shut down most visitor services and facilities on Thursday, October 16; the North Rim will remain open to visitors through December 1 or until snow closes Highway 67 leading into the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2014-north-rim-seasonal.htm Full Article
be Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act on September 25th and Offers Fee Free Entrance September 27th for National Public Lands Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:10:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act on September 25th and National Public Lands Day on the September 27, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/wilderness-npld-day.htm Full Article
be Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Planning for Slopes Prescribed Fire on the North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 03:03:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment during the fall and winter months as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-zone-fall-2014-rx.htm Full Article
be Prescribed Fire Treatment Planned on North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:46:00 EST A prescribed fire treatment will take place on the Campground unit of the Bright Angel Rx on Wednesday, November 19, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/20141118-nr-prescribed-fire-planned.htm Full Article
be Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $509 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:21:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 4.7 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2014 spent $509 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-tourism-creates-509-million.htm Full Article
be Shoshone Prescribed Fire Treatment Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:04:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment for the Shoshone Rx during the week of April 27 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-rx.htm Full Article
be 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
be Tusayan Shuttle at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 23, 2015â“Park and Ride; We'll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 EST From May 23 to September 25, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will offer shuttle bus service between the park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, AZ. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
be 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
be Twenty-second Annual Native American Heritage Days Begins August 6, 2015 on the North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 22nd annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, August 6 and 7, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-native-american-heritage-days.htm Full Article
be 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
be 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
be Tree Removal and Trimming at Indian Garden, September 28-30, 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:15:00 EST Tree removal and trimming will occur adjacent to the Bright Angel Trail near the Indian Garden day-use area Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/indian-garden-tree-trimming.htm Full Article
be 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
be 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
be 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
be Toilet Replacement at Cottonwood Campground to Start November 3, 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:51:00 EST Grand Canyon Trail Crew will replace toilets at Cottonwood Campground. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cottonwood-toilet-replacement.htm Full Article
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be Tusayan Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 7, 2016 â“ Park and Ride; Weâll Be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:50:00 EST The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-2016.htm Full Article
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Planning for Two Prescribed Burns By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:13:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this fall as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow near the boundary line between the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab NF and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fall-prescribed.htm Full Article
be Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Park Remains Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:49:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Saturday, October 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/season-close-north-rim.htm Full Article
be Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Burns on North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:05:00 EST Fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park anticipate initiating two prescribed burns on the North Rim this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/slopes-and-hse-rx.htm Full Article
be 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
be North Rim Fall Prescribed Burns By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:37:00 EST Fire managers will take advantage of favorable weather conditions over the next several weeks and initiate prescribed burns on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-fall-prescribed-burns.htm Full Article
be 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
be 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
be 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
be Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $904 Million in Economic Benefits By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 11:25:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,969,811 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2016 spent $648,170,900 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/econ-benefit-2016.htm Full Article
be News Release: Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Plan Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 09:28:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managersâ”working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, and Kaibab National Forestâ”anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this weekend as weather and fuel moisture conditions allows. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/long-jim-3-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
be Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Continue Prescribed Fire Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managersâ”working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, Saguaro National Park and Kaibab National Forestâ”are continuing operations on the Long Jim III Prescribed Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/prescribed-fire-continues.htm Full Article
be Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Complete Ignition Operations on Long Jim III Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:29:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers completed ignition operations on the Long Jim III Prescribed Fire. Crews will now monitor the unit and mop up any areas along the fireâs perimeter that may threaten the holding line. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/long-jim-rx-ignitions-complete.htm Full Article
be Grand Canyon National Park North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Will Stay Open for Day Use By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:30:00 EST North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Sunday, October 15. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-to-close.htm Full Article
be Prescribed Fire Update: Favorable Conditions Allow Fire Managers to Continue Operations on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:51:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and US Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating more prescribed fire (Rx) treatments this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-zone-rx-fires.htm Full Article
be Celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month November 9; Honor Veterans with Fee-Free Entrance November 11 and 12 at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:26:00 EST On Thursday, November 9 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration. Park entrance is free November 11-12 for Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-native-american-heritage.htm Full Article