ni UPDATE: Grand Canyon Rangers Search for Missing San Antonio Man By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 08 Feb 2015 04:05:00 EST 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 Full Article
ni 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
ni Northern AZ land managers recognized for leadership in fire management By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:09:00 EST Managers of both the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona were recently recognized for the leadership role they've played in managing wildland fire across the landscape and jurisdictional boundaries for the purpose of improving forest health conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-award.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni 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
ni 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
ni 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
ni 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
ni 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
ni Transition to Type 2 Incident Management Team Tomorrow Morning By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:14:00 EST Today additional resources arrived to support the Fuller Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/type-2-team-fuller.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate NPS Centennial with Fee Free Entrance August 25-28 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100 years old on August 25, 2016 and to celebrate the anniversary, Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees August 25-28. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-august-25-28.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial Success, Looks Ahead to 2019 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:45:00 EST As the National Park Service (NPS) prepares for a second century of service, Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the significant accomplishments of the NPS centennial celebration and looks ahead to its own park centennial in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grcacentennialsuccess.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on an Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 06:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA), which evaluates management actions related to bison on Grand Canyonâs North Rim, is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bison-ea.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 08:16:00 EST The NPS has announced that it will extend the public comment period on the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will now be available for public review and comment through June 14, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/initial-bison-herd-ea.htm Full Article
ni 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
ni Summer Safety: Avoid Hiking during Heat Warning; View Elk from a Distance By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:13:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect from 10 am Saturday, June 17 to 8 pm Wednesday, June 21 for areas below 5,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/summer-safety.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Issues Warnings to Pet Parents By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:27:00 EST Bringing Fido or Freda to visit Grand Canyon National Park can be an once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your furry family members, but before you plan your great American road trip, be sure to follow these suggestions from Parkâ”and Bark!â” Rangers. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-issues-warnings-to-pet-parents.htm Full Article
ni Invitation to Community Conversation with Park Superintendent and Staff By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:59:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Chris Lehnertz invites Flagstaff area residents and park lovers to a Community Conversation on July 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff. Superintendent Lehnertz will be joined by several park staff members at the event. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/invitation-to-community-conversation-with-park-superintendent-and-staff.htm Full Article
ni UPDATE: Water Treatment Advisory for Cottonwood and Manzinita By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:19:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is advising hikers that they need to treat their drinking water at the following locations: Indian Garden **NEW LOCATION** Cottonwood Campground Manzinita Resthouse https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-treatment-advisory.htm Full Article
ni Public invited to release of California Condors on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:04:00 EST VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz. â“ California Condors will be released to the wild in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The public is welcome to observe the release from a viewing area where spotting scopes will be set up and project personnel will be available to answer questions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-invited-to-release-of-california-condors.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Selects Three Companies to Provide River Logistics at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 Sep 2017 06:43:00 EST The National Park Service has selected three companies to provide logistical services in support of administrative river missions along the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. The apparent awardees are Ceiba Adventures, Inc, Colorado River & Trails Expeditions, and Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2017-09-08-nps-selects-river-logistics-companies.htm Full Article
ni Fire Managers May Initiate Additional North Rim Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:19:00 EST Fire managers will take advantage of continued warm, dry weather conditions over the next several weeks and may initiate additional prescribed fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-rx.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates African American History Month with Special Evening Program By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:21:00 EST In honor of African American History Month, Grand Canyon National Park will host a special evening program to highlight the African American experience in Northern Arizona and contributions to Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/african-american-history-month.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for Contracts for River Running on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:15:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has announced the availability of a prospectus for 16 business opportunities to provide guided whitewater tours on the Colorado River. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/river-running-prospectus.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2019 Centennial Logo By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:43:00 EST In recognition of Grand Canyon National Park's 99th birthday, the National Park Service and Grand Canyon Association unveiled the logo for the park's upcoming 2019 Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/centennial-logo.htm Full Article
ni Fire crews are actively working to suppress the lightning ignited Imperial Fire. Currently the fire is estimated to be three (3) acres in size and is located along the Cape Royal Road near Vista Encantada. By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:49:00 EST Fire crews are actively working to suppress the lightning ignited Imperial Fire. Currently the fire is estimated to be three (3) acres in size and is located along the Cape Royal Road near Vista Encantada. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/imperial-fire-being-suppressed-on-north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park-20180718.htm Full Article
ni Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:05:00 EST The National Weather Service in Flagstaff, Ariz. has issued an excessive heat warning for the surrounding area, including Grand Canyon National Park at Phantom Ranch and Indian Gardens. This warning will be in effect from Monday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 25 at 8 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/excessive-heat-warning-issued-for-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Business Opportunity Announced for the Hospitality Contract on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:36:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other visitor services on the North Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opp-announced-for-hospitality-contract-on-n-rim-of-grand-canyon-nat-pk.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Conservancy to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Fee-Free Entrance and Commemoration Ceremony on February 26th By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:32:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Conservancy invite the public and park partners to join National Park Service staff in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyonâs designation as a national park. To celebrate this significant milestone, Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees for visitors coming to the park on February 26. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-100th-anniversary-commemoration.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Reviews Uranium Exposure at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:52:00 EST The National Park Service and the Department of the Interior are coordinating with federal and state agencies to investigate and address concerns of exposure to uranium rock samples previously stored at Grand Canyon National Park's Museum Collection building. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-reviews-uranium-exposure-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
ni Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Maswik South Rebuild Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:36:00 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed by Kate Hammond, Acting Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service for the rebuild of the Maswik South lodging complex and the construction of new roads near Maswik South at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fonsi-signed-for-maswik-south.htm Full Article
ni Preliminary Findings Indicate No Current Uranium Ore Exposure at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:05:00 EST Preliminary findings of an interagency safety review conducted last week at Grand Canyon National Park indicate no current exposure concerns for park employees and visitors from uranium ore samples previously stored in buckets at the park's Museum Collection building. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/preliminary-findings-indicate-no-current-uranium-ore-exposure.htm Full Article
ni Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site Plan/Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:39:00 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed by Kate Hammond, Acting Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service (NPS), for a site plan to transform Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park into an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site and share a unifying message from the park's traditionally associated tribes: "we are still here". https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-the-desert-view-inter-tribal-cultural-heritage-site.htm Full Article
ni Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline project in Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 11:05:00 EST Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline project in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-transcanyon-waterline.htm Full Article
ni Celebrate Grand Canyon National Park's 100th Anniversary during Star Party Week, June 22-29 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 14:12:00 EST The twenty-ninth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, June 29, 2019 on both South and North Rims of the park. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their telescopes and expertise for the enjoyment of park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/celebrate-grand-canyon-national-park-100th-anniversary-during-star-party-week-june-22-29.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Initiating level 2 Water Conservation Measures at North Rim of Grand Canyon Due to Pipeline Breaks By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 07:01:00 EST Effective immediately, the National Park Service (NPS) is initiating water conservation measures on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to ensure that the area's facilities can remain open until the repairs are made to the damaged water pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-level-2-water-conservation.htm Full Article
ni Fire Managers at Grand Canyon Initiate Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:38:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers will initiate a prescribed fire treatment today, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The Long Jim Prescribed Fire is adjacent to the developed area on the South Rim, east of South Entrance Road and south of Highway 64 (Desert View Drive) East. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-managers-at-grand-canyon-initiate-prescribed-fire-adjacent-to-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
ni Importance Community Health Notice By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:51:00 EST Importance health notice for Grand Canyon South Rim community members. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/community-notice.htm Full Article
ni Fire Resources at Grand Canyon Complete Ignition Operations on Long Jim Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 04:27:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire resources completed ignition operations on the Long Jim Prescribed Fire. Crews will continue to patrol the unit and mop up any areas along the fires perimeter that may threaten the holding line. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-resources-at-grand-canyon-complete-ignition-operations-on-long-jim-rx.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Requests Public Input on a Telecommunications Plan at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:15:00 EST National Park Service Requests Public Input on a Telecommunications Plan at Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/telecommunications-plan.htm Full Article
ni Final Report Concludes No Radiation Exposure from Uranium Ore at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) completed an interagency safety review finding no radiation exposure health risk to employees or visitors from uranium ore samples at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/final-report-concludes-no-radiation-exposure-from-uranium-ore-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
ni Public invited to release of endangered California Condors on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:58:00 EST The public invited to the 23rd annual public condor release scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, and witness first-hand a spectacular release into the wild of several captive-bred young condors on National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/ca-condor-release-saturday-sept-28-at-vermilion-cliffs.htm Full Article
ni Ikes Fire Spreads Naturally As Crews Work To Secure Planning Area Perimeter By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:28:00 EST Warm, dry weather conditions have led to additional growth on the Ikes Fire, which is now approximately 1,535 acres and 20% contained. Smoke settled into the Grand Canyon overnight as temperatures cooled but smoke may begin to lift as temperatures warm up throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/ikes-fire-spreads-crews-secure-planning-area-20190815.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Initiates Water Conservation Measures By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:15:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is initiating water conservation measures on the North and South Rims on Aug. 30, 2019, due to a water pipeline break that occurred on Aug. 29 on a section of the pipeline north of Phantom Ranch, along the North Kaibab trail. Until park staff repairs the break, the park will remain in conservation mode. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-initiates-water-conservation-measures-2019-08-29.htm Full Article
ni Water Conservation Measures Initiated at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:49:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is initiating water conservation measures for the South Rim on Oct. 10, 2019, due to a loss of water connectivity. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-conservation-measures-initiated-at-grand-canyon-2019-10-10.htm Full Article
ni Scheduled Construction at Grand Canyon Initiates Water Conservation Measures By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:59:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is initiating water conservation measures for the South Rim, including Desert View, from Nov. 11-18, 2019, for scheduled construction at the Indian Garden South pump house. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/scheduled-construction-at-grand-canyon-initiates-water-conservation-measures-20191107.htm Full Article
ni National Park Service Requests Public Input on a Telecommunications Plan and Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposed Telecommunications Plan and Environmental Assessment from Dec. 2, 2019 until midnight on Jan. 6, 2020. If approved, the plan would provide a framework and guidance for the future construction and operation of telecommunications infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-requests-public-input-on-a-telecom-plan-and-ea-at-grca-20191202.htm Full Article
ni Grand Canyon National Park Initiates Water Conservation Measures for Maintenance By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:38:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park is initiating water conservation measures for the South Rim, including Desert View, from Dec. 9-19, 2019, for scheduled maintenance at the Indian Garden North pump house. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-initiates-water-conservation-measures-for-maintenance-20191206.htm Full Article
ni Missing Person Search Initiated at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:57:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a missing person search at Grand Canyon National Park for Martin Edward O'Connor, 58, of La Porte, Texas, last seen on Dec. 22, 2019, at Yavapai Lodge on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-person-search-initiated-at-grand-canyon-2019-12-30.htm Full Article