1 Update: North Rim Fires, August 29, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:25:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-08-29_point.htm Full Article
1 Update: Lower Fire, September 1, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:39:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-01_lower.htm Full Article
1 Update: North Rim Fires, September 2, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:48:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-02_nr-fires.htm Full Article
1 Update: North Rim Fires, September 3, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:56:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-03_nr-fire.htm Full Article
1 Update: Lower Fire, September 4, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:13:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-04_lower.htm Full Article
1 Update: North Rim Fires, September 4, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:19:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-04_north.htm Full Article
1 Update: Lower Fire, September 8, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:45:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-08_lower.htm Full Article
1 Update: Lower Fire, September 9, 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:44:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-09-09_lower.htm Full Article
1 Many Facilities on Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Close for Season on October 15 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:31:00 EST The staff on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin to shut down most visitor services and facilities on Saturday, October 15; but the North Rim will remain open to visitors through November 27 or until snow closes Highway 67 leading into the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-07_nr-soft-closure.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2011 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:10:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-26_vets-day.htm Full Article
1 NPS News Release: Grand Canyonâs Green Team Wins a 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:32:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-11-08_greengov.htm Full Article
1 Body Found on January 12 in Grand Canyon National Park Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:30:00 EST A body found near Yaki Point in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as that of 41 year-old Peter Reichner of Glenside, Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-01-19_body-ident.htm Full Article
1 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
1 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
1 Weighted Lottery for 2013 Noncommercial River Trips through the Grand Canyon Now Open By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:01:00 EST The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-01_lottery.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Open May 15 for the 2012 Summer Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:07:00 EST With the opening of Highway 67 on Tuesday, May 15, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open for the 2012 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-12_nr.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon Active Trails to Kick Off 2012 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:11:00 EST Grand Canyon Nationalâs Park is proud to announce the return of Grand Canyon Active Trails. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-17_activetrails.htm Full Article
1 Second Translocation of Endangered Humpback Chub to Havasu Creek in Grand Canyon National Park to Occur on May 13 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2012 09:04:00 EST On May 13th, the National Park Service, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will translocate wild juvenile humpback chub to Havasu Creek below Beaver Falls in Grand Canyon National Park. This translocation of humpback chub to Havasu Creek will be the second of three planned experimental releases. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/second-translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-havasu-creek-in-grand-canyon-national-park-to-occur-on-may-13.htm Full Article
1 Many Facilities on Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Close for Season on October 15, 2012 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:35:00 EST The staff on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin to shut down most visitor services and facilities on Monday, October 15; but the North Rim will remain open to visitors through November 25 or until snow closes Highway 67 leading into the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-09-49_nr-soft-closure.htm Full Article
1 Update: North Rim Prescribed Fires, November 1 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:04:00 EST 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 Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day Weekend 2012 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:38:00 EST In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-02_vets-day.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon 2013 South and North Rim Artists-in-Residence Announced By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:38:00 EST Grand Canyon National Parkâs Artist-in-Residence program is pleased to announce its South Rim (SR AiR) selected artists for the October 2012 â“ September 2013 season, and the North Rim (NR AiR) selections for the May â“ October 2013 season. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-12-05_air.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon Lottery for 2014 Noncommercial River Trip Permits Opens February 1 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:10:00 EST On Friday, February 1, 2013 the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. The permits will be for specific launch dates within calendar year 2014. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-01-31_lottery.htm Full Article
1 Exceptional Grand Canyon Ranger Honored with 2012 Harry Yount Award By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:06:00 EST Last night, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation presented Grand Canyon's Chief of Emergency Services Brandon Torres with the 2012 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-22_yount.htm Full Article
1 Enjoy Grand Canyonâs Earth Day Celebration Weekend â“ April 19-21, 2013 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:22:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities April 19 â“ 21, 2013. The weekend will include a film about conservationist Aldo Leopold, a keynote presentation by author Mary Ellen Hannibal, and a day of fun and educational activities. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-22_earth-day.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Open May 15 for the 2013 Summer Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:42:00 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, May 15 by 8:00 am; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2013 seasonal operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyons-north-rim-to-open-may-15-for-the-2013-summer-season.htm Full Article
1 Bright Angel Trailhead Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday May 18th By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 07:06:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association will dedicate the renovated trailhead for Bright Angel Trail, one of the oldest and best known trails in the National Park system. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-trailhead-dedication-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-saturday-may-18.htm Full Article
1 Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 8-15, 2013 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 04:04:00 EST The 23rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15, 2013 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim), with funding from the Grand Canyon Association. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/astronomers-to-provide-free-telescope-viewing-at-grand-canyon-national-park-june-8-15-2013.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon Active Trails to Kick Off 2013 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:21:00 EST Join the Active Trails Team, Bright Angel Bicycles, and Grand Canyon Law Enforcement for the 2013 Bike Rodeo 5â“7 pm May 20, 2013, at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center flag pole. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-active-trails-to-kick-off-2013-season.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park Expresses Deepest Condolences on 19 Firefighter Deaths By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 04:02:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park and the entire National Park Service join the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 19 firefighters, including 18 elite firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew based in Prescott, AZ. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-expresses-deepest-condolences-on-19-firefighter-deaths.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon Hosts âCamping 101â and the Camp Moreno Project By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:50:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park was recently the site of âCamping 101â a family camping opportunity provided by the Camp Moreno Project which promotes family camping experiences for underserved audiences. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-hosts-camping-101-and-the-camp-moreno-project.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day Weekend 2013 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:38:00 EST In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend-2013.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon Lottery for 2015 Noncommercial River Trip Permits Opens February 1 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:14:00 EST On Saturday, February 1, 2014 the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-lottery-for-2015-noncommercial-river-trip-permits-opens-february-1.htm Full Article
1 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
1 Grand Canyonâs North Rim to Open May 15 for the 2014 Summer Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:38:00 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday, May 15 by 8:00 am; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2014 seasonal operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyons-north-rim-to-open-may-15-for-the-2014-summer-season.htm Full Article
1 Tusayan Shuttle at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 10, 2014 â“ Park and Ride; Weâll be Your Guide By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 04:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer free shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2014. The Tusayan Shuttle will be available from Saturday, May 10 through Friday, September 5 and will run at 20-minute intervals between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. daily. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-at-grand-canyon-national-park-begins-saturday-may-10-2014.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park Hosting 24th Annual Star Party Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 21-28, 2014 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 May 2014 09:30:00 EST The twenty-fourth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 21 through Saturday, June 28, 2014 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-hosting-24th-annual-star-party.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park to Implement Fire Restrictions Friday, June 13 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:31:00 EST Due to increased fire danger throughout Grand Canyon National Park, park officials will be implementing fire restrictions for all areas within the park except the Colorado River corridor. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-restrictions-june-13.htm Full Article
1 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
1 Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2014 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:22:00 EST In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry on Tuesday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-2014.htm Full Article
1 2014 Commercial Vehicle Inspection a Success at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:03:00 EST On October 14-15, 2014, the Grand Canyon Fee and Commercial Enforcement Unit partnered with the Grand Canyon Concessions and Fee Management Offices to support ongoing inspections of all commercial traffic entering the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2014-commercial-inspection.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Park Opens 2016 Noncommercial River Trip Permit Lottery By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:01:00 EST Sunday, February 1, 2015 Grand Canyon National Park will open the permit lottery for 2016 Noncommerical River Trip launch dates. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2016-lottery.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Open May 15 for 2015 Season By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:36:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will open Friday, May 15 for the 2015 summer season. All NPS operations will be available by 8 am that day and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim and Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-to-open-may-15-2015.htm Full Article
1 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
1 Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 05:14:00 EST The twenty-fifth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2015 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/free-telescope-viewing-at-grand-canyon-june-13-20.htm Full Article
1 Pinon Park Fire 100% Contained at South Rim of Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:06:00 EST Fire crews report that the Pinon Park fire is now 100% contained. On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a wildfire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pinon-contained.htm Full Article
1 Grand Canyon National Parkâs North Rim to Celebrate 2015 Western Arts Day By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:20:00 EST On July 11th, the North Rim celebrates the unique culture of the area with Western Arts Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-western-arts-day.htm Full Article
1 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
1 Desert View Watchtower Set to Host the Last Cultural Demonstration of 2015 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:05:00 EST The Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon National Park will host the final artist in the annual Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/last-2015-desert-view-demonstration.htm Full Article
1 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