ni Renovations to Clinic Building in Grand Canyon National Park Begin By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni Fatality Reported to Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-13_fatality.htm Full Article
ni Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Train Operations Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni Pile Burning Planned for South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service will be burning piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The pile burns will occur over the next few weeks as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-01_piles.htm Full Article
ni Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Supai Camp Improvements Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni Pile Burning Planned for North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is making plans to burn piles of woody debris on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park over the course of the next 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-10-07_nr_piles.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni 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
ni Grand Canyon Nation Park Announces Issuance of Commercial Use Authorization for South Rim Bicycle Rental Operations Beginning May 1 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the issuance of a commercial use authorization (CUA) for bicycle rental operations located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center on the parkâs South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-nation-park-announces-issuance-of-commercial-use-authorization-for-south-rim-bicycle-rental-operations-beginning-may-1.htm Full Article
ni Pile Burning Planned for North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 09 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to burn piles of woody debris. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-10_nr_piles.htm Full Article
ni Lightning Causes Several Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST A thunderstorm passed over Northern Arizona late last week resulting in three lightning caused fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/14jun10_news3.htm Full Article
ni Let's Move Outside: more action, new rewards for Junior Rangers By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park! Itâs fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movinâ it outside. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/16jun10_news.htm Full Article
ni Pile Burning Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is making plans to burn piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park within the next several days, if current weather conditions persist. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/21jul10-2_news.htm Full Article
ni Temporary Closures of North Rim's Scenic Drive Planned to Facilitate Road Improvements By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST In order to facilitate the safe and timely completion of pavement preservation work, it will be necessary to temporarily close the North Rim Scenic Drive on two separate occasions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/21jul10_news.htm Full Article
ni Man falls to his death in Grand Canyon â“ two women hit by lightning on Friday By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/4oct10-news.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon Hosts Focus Group on Accessibility and Universal Design By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park staff recently hosted a focus group on accessibility and universal design in wayside exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-11-29_focus_group.htm Full Article
ni Rangers Employ Technical Rescue Techniques to Retrieve Body from Below Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 20:00:00 EST At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, rangers retrieved the body of a young male from below the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-05-06_retrieval.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni North Rim fire managers making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Grand Canyon fire managers are making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire within the next few weeks on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-05-26_walla.htm Full Article
ni Celebration Draws Crowd and Provides Opportunity to Explore Improvements at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST On Wednesday, June 15, Grand Canyon National celebrated the completion of two years of improvements to the Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area, and hundreds showed up to join in the celebration. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-21_event.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Continue Thinning Projects to Reduce Hazardous Fuels By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:40:00 EST Fire managers are making plans to implement their spring thinning projects within the next few weeks, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-05_thinning.htm Full Article
ni Pile Burning Planned for North Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:38:00 EST Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to burn piles of woody debris within the next 30 days as weather and fuel conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-11_nr-piles.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Welcomes New Administrative Officer By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:48:00 EST Tom Shehan was recently selected as the new Administrative Officer for Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-14_shehan.htm Full Article
ni Lightning Causes One Fatality and Five Injuries at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:09:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-08-04_lightning.htm Full Article
ni Fire Management Staff to Resume Pile Burning at the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:02:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-15_piles.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Bicycle and Food Services on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:08:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a new business opportunity in the park to provide bicycle rentals, guided bike tours, and âgrab and goâ food service at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center plaza on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-29_bikes.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni Grand Canyonâs Trail of Time Receives National Recognition By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:55:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park's Trail of time was recently honored with a National Association for Interpretation Media Award - first place in the Wayside Exhibit category. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-12-16_tot.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Announces Speakers for 2012 Conversations on the Edge Community Lecture Series By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:16:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park's Division of Science and Resource Management will once again be presenting monthly community lectures in Flagstaff, Arizona in collaboration with the Grand Canyon Association and Northern Arizona University's Cline Library. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-01-26_conversations.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Arizonaâs Centennial with Fee-Free Entry on February 14 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:40:00 EST In honor of the historic event of Arizona's centennial, Grand Canyon National Park will offer fee-free entry on Tuesday, February 14. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-01-31_centennial.htm Full Article
ni Interagency News Release: SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA CONDOR PROGRAM REVIEW COMPLETED By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:43:00 EST A review of the 2007-2011 period of the California condor reintroduction program in northern Arizona and southern Utah is complete. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-08-27_condors.htm Full Article
ni North Rim Fire Managers Make Plans for Fall Pile Burning By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:05:00 EST Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to burn piles of woody debris over the next 30 days as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-09-21_nr-piles.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon to Recognize National Park Week with Earth Day Celebration and Fee-Free Entry By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:46:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will kick off National Park Week with a weekend of Earth Day activities and then will join national park units around the country in waiving entrance fees on April 22 â“ 26, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-11_np-week.htm Full Article
ni Lightning Causes Minor Injuries at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:14:00 EST At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15 a lightning strike near Mather Point resulted in several visitors reporting injuries to the Grand Canyon Visitors Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/lightning-causes-minor-injuries-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Two Hospitality Contracts on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:26:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of two prospectuses for business opportunities in the park, to provide lodging, food services, grocery stores, retail, transportation, mule rides, an RV campground, a service station and other services on the South Rim. The two prospectuses released today outline these business opportunities, describe the existing businesses, and provide details on how to submit responsive proposals for either or both. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-two-hospitality-contracts-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Pile Burning to Begin at South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:16:00 EST The National Park Service will begin burning piles of woody debris over the next few weeks on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park depending on weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pile-burning-to-begin-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Today Released a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for Glen Canyon and Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for the Glen Canyon reach of the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), and for all waters within Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA). The plan will take a long-term comprehensive approach for fisheries management in waters between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead within GRCA and GLCA, with the goals of maintaining a balance between a quality recreational fishing experience in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, known as the Lees Ferry area, while preserving and restoring the unique native fisheries within GRCA. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-today-released-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-comprehensive-fisheries-management-plan-for-glen-canyon-and-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni Grand Canyon Association receives $1 million from Arizona Public Service to initiate the Trails Forever endowment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:15:00 EST Grand Canyon Association (GCA), the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, today announced a $1 million donation from Arizona Public Service (APS) that will establish the Grand Canyon Trails Forever Endowment to help preserve and protect Grand Canyonâs trails. This is one of the most significant private, philanthropic gifts in Grand Canyonâs history. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-association-receives-one-million-dollars-from-arizona-public-service-to-initiate-the-trails-forever-endowment-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Pile Burning at Indian Gardens within the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 03:29:00 EST The National Park Service will burn piles of woody debris between Monday, February 24 through Wednesday, February 26 at Indian Gardens within Grand Canyon National Park depending on weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pile-burning-at-indian-gardens-within-the-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:29:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park, to provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Hard Work and Good Planning Pay Off on the Galahad Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:57:00 EST Due to the hard work of firefighters and the successful plan they implemented, the Galahad Fire has been contained to the point where no direct threats remain to park resources. The fire is not out, but the chances of it crossing existing containment lines have been greatly reduced. The fire is estimated to be 3,102 acres and 30% contained. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/hard-work-and-good-planning-pay-off-on-the-galahad-fire.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni 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
ni Kanabownits Fire Continues to burn on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:30:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are managing the Kanabownits Fire for multiple objectives. Lightning ignited the fire Tuesday, July 8, about one mile northeast of the historic Kanabownits Cabin on the Walla Valley Peninsula. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/kanabowntis-july-25.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:45:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park, to provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. This business opportunity is very similar to solicitation CC-GRCA001-15A, announced on March 11, 2014, with the exception that the initial leasehold surrender interest has been reduced to approximately $57 million, and the franchise fee has been adjusted to 14%. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-south-rim-august-2014.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon Announces Interim Permits for Organized Groups Conducting Rim-to-Rim and Extended Day Hiking and Running By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:30:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni 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
ni 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
ni Search Area Expands for Missing San Antonio Man at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:55:00 EST Today National Park Service Search and Rescue crews expanded the search area for missing San Antonio man, Drake L. Kramer. Kramer, 21 was reported missing by family on Monday, February 2. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/expand-kramer-search.htm Full Article