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  • North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Open May 15 for 2019 Season

    GCNP|May 1, 2019

    Grand Canyon, AZ. -The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 a.m. to mark the official opening of the North Rim for the 2019 season. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their 2019 seasonal operations. Other businesses on the Kaibab Plateau, from Jacob Lake to the park boundary, are expected to be open by May 15. All services provided by the National Park Service, including the Visitor Center,... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline

    GCNP|May 1, 2019

    Grand Canyon, AZ - Today, the National Park Service finalized a plan to provide a reliable water delivery system, improve water quality, and meet water supply needs at the South Rim and in the Cross Canyon Corridor in Grand Canyon National Park. Finding Of No Significant Impact Signed For The Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline Project In Grand Canyon National Park "The pipeline plays a critical role in supporting park operations and supplies all potable water to the park's South Rim and Cro... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Star Party

    GCNP

    Grand Canyon, AZ - The twenty-ninth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, June 29, 2019 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their telescopes and expertise for the enjoyment of park visitors. Numerous telescopes will offer views of planets Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and Mars, as well as double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies-and the Moon, earlier in the... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Commemorates 100 Years

    GCNP|Apr 1, 2019

    Grand Canyon Commemorates 100 Years And More On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since it's designation as a national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon welcomes approximately six million domestic and international visitors each year. After 100 years, whether its hiking a corridor trail, taking a stroll on the rim or enjoying the landscape from an overlook, Grand Canyon continues to provide a space for all visitors to connect with the outdoors. This 2019,... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Earth Day

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    Grand Canyon, AZ - Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week with free entrance on Saturday, April 20, 2019. All Earth Day activities are free and open to the public and will take place at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza on the South Rim between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join us for great family fun! This year's theme, Sustainability: Then and Now in concert with Grand Canyon National Park's 100th Anniversary, features... Full story

  • Maswik South Lodge Being Rebuilt

    GCNP|Apr 1, 2019

    Grand Canyon, AZ- Starting on approximately April 8, 2019 Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., a concessionaire within Grand Canyon National Park, will be fulfilling a contractual obligation to rebuild the Maswik South lodging complex and construct new roads near Maswik South. In October 2018, the National Park Service (NPS) completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Maswik South rebuild and new road construction project. This EA, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),... Full story

  • Mary Colter's Legacy - Remembering A Master

    GCNP|Mar 1, 2019

    *Hopi House, Hermit's Rest, Lookout Studio and Desert View Watchtower are not only the best and least altered, but also some of the only remaining works of the master architect and interior designer Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter. Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, these buildings highlight the ingenuity of Colter, chief architect and decorator for the Fred Harvey Company from 1902 to 1948. More importantly, her creative free-form buildings at Grand Canyon took direct... Full story

  • Celebrate 100 Years Of The Grand Canyon Throughout 2019

    GCNP|Mar 1, 2019

    • March 1: "Mapping Grand Canyon" Conference, ASU, Tempe, Ariz. Conference • March 2 - 3: "Grand Canyon State" Performances, Tucson Symphony • April 9: Event, Grand Canyon Storytellers, Phoenix, Ariz. • April 16: Naturalization Ceremony, Mather Amphitheater • April 20: Free Day, National Park Week, Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) • May 10: Railroad Day, Transcontinental Railroad, Sesquicentennial • May 17-19: Canyon Conservancy, Grand Supporters, GCNP • May 18: Author's Presentation. P... Full story

  • Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Center

    GCNP|Mar 1, 2019

    As part of its ongoing economic development strategy, Coconino County released a Northern Arizona University (NAU) Alliance Bank Economic Policy Institute economic study stating that if Grand Canyon National Park North Rim were open an additional four weeks a year, it would result in an additional $14.3 million in economic growth and support an additional 183 jobs in the region. May 1-October 30 The purpose of the study, funded and requested by the County, was to examine the economic impact of... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Visitor Shot

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    Grand Canyon, AZ- *At approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 26, National Park Service (NPS) rangers and special agents with the NPS Investigative Services Branch responded to a call reporting a visitor fatality near the South Rim in Grand Canyon National Park. The NPS and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are conducting an investigation. The NPS will share additional information as it becomes available. The NPS Investigative Services Branch is the investigative arm of the NPS.... Full story

  • Grand Canyon - Go Grand

    GCNP

    On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years since its designation as a national park. Here are a few of many memorable photos posted by the National Park Service on their website.... Full story

  • On The Cover - January 2019

    Carol L Allen

    As we move forward into 2019, we wish you one of the best years ever — filled with prosperity, good health, much happiness, and, of course, memorable times in our wonderful outdoors. We look forward to this new journey with you and thank news@martinflory.com for this cover photo (an Argos Nautic 330 Jet), which symbolizes that we are underway, full power ahead into the next 12 months. Happy New Year! 2019: Full Speed Ahead! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Grand Canyon National Park is 100. Read This Post M... Full story

  • Grand Canyon - 100th Anniversary Celebration

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    Go Grand! On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years since it's designation as a national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon welcomes approximately six million domestic and international visitors each year. After 100 years, whether its hiking a corridor trail, taking a stroll on the rim or enjoying the landscape from an overlook, Grand Canyon continues to provide a space for all visitors to connect with the outdoors. This 2019, Grand Canyon National Park will comme... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial

    GCNP|Jan 1, 2019

    With the 2019 Centennial celebration of Grand Canyon National Park on the horizon, Grand Canyon Conservancy (formerly Grand Canyon Association) and Grand Canyon National Park have announced a calendar of events for the year. Ranging from activities at the canyon to special presentations in cities throughout Arizona, the Centennial events have something for everyone. "We're excited to share this milestone celebration with the millions of people who love, care for, and visit the Grand Canyon each... Full story

  • Grand Canyon - Park Accessibility And Services Made Possible Through Recreation Fee Dollars

    GCNP|Jan 1, 2019

    Park accessibility and services made possible through recreation fee dollars and support from the State of Arizona Grand Canyon, AZ – Using revenue generated by recreation fees Grand Canyon National Park has reopened the South Rim and Desert View entrance stations to provide information and safety messages to visitors. Park roads, trails and overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park have remained accessible since the beginning of the lapse in government appropriations thanks to support from the S... Full story

  • Think This Can't Happen?

    John Koleszar|Jan 1, 2019

    This article was written in June of 2016. The annual hunting season, long declared to be barbaric by the social media watchdogs, was officially cancelled today by the Arizona Species Specialists, a group of environmentally sensitive and morally conscious individuals who report to the chair of the Prohibited Actions On Public Lands Committee. While the demise of the hunting practice has long been predicted, today's announcement came as a mild surprise to those who hoped that the recreational... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park Accessible to Public during Partial Government Shutdown

    GCNP|Jan 1, 2019

    News Release Date: December 22, 2018 Contact: Nicole Koehlinger, 928-638-7958 Contact: Robin Martin, 928-638-7958 GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - During the partial shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, and trails at Grand Canyon National Park will remain accessible to visitors. Visitor services provided by park concessioners and other entiti... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Services Reopen Following End of Government Shutdown

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    Grand Canyon, Ariz.* – Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Grand Canyon National Park will resume regular operations this week*, *including opening visitor centers, offering ranger programs, opening permit offices, and collecting fees at entrance stations*. *Please visit http://www.nps.gov/grca for updated information about the park. Visitors should know that not all park functions, such as ranger programs, will be available immediately. With assistance from the S... Full story

  • AZGFD Hunting And Angling Heritage Workgroup

    Doug Burt, AZGFD|Oct 1, 2018

    Hello, and I hope everyone is doing fantastic. The Become a Hunting Mentor Trivia and Pint Night went excellent. We had about 35 attendees and 18 HAHWG reps at this first-time event and the room was buzzing with interest, engagement and buy in. Ryan will be sending out more details, but I wanted to give you a quick update. Thank you all for your input, support and contributions. JOB OPPORTUNITIES (LOTS) I've gotten a number of notices of job openings in Conservation and R3 that I've been... Full story

  • Grand Canyon - Ranger Involved Incident

    GCNP

    Ranger Involved Incident Under Investigation at Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon, AZ- At approximately 1:00 am this morning, October 11, an officer involved shooting occurred on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The suspect is in custody at this time. The National Park Service (NPS) does not believe there to be any ongoing safety concerns for the public. The park remains open and all visitor services are available. The involved ranger and the suspect sustained minor injuries... Full story

  • Grand Canyon Visitors Urged To Hike Smart

    GCNP|Oct 1, 2018

    National Park Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park are strongly urging visitors to Grand Canyon, especially inner canyon hikers, mule riders, and backpackers to be prepared for hot days remaining before cooler fall weather is established. In the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120 F (49 C) in the shade. Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and hyperthermia and death. Extra Precautions... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Operations Begin Seasonal Changes

    GCNP|Oct 1, 2018

    North Rim operations will begin seasonal changes on the morning of October 16. The North Rim transitions to reduced services with the Visitor Center, gift shop, campground and entrance station remaining open for visitor use. The Grand Canyon Lodge, food services, Canyon Trail Rides and park ranger programming will no longer be available. These operations will resume on May 15, 2019. If visiting the North Rim after October 15, please plan ahead and prepare your food and water for the day,... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park Awarded State Grant

    WOT|Oct 1, 2018

    The Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, along with the DUI Abatement Council, granted Grand Canyon National Park $10,000 to improve highway safety and stop impaired driving. The grant will fund the purchase of a court-admissible breath alcohol content reading device to help the Grand Canyon National Park, and local police agencies in Northern Arizona, prosecute DUI offenders and provide state of the art equipment to share with law enforcement partners. In 2017, 36 percent of arrests... Full story

  • California Condors To Be Released

    WOT|Sep 1, 2018

    The public is invited to the release of the endangered California Condors. This will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. There is nothing quite as iconic in the western United States as a California Condor soaring over the red-rock-canyon landscapes of northern Arizona and southern Utah. Thanks to people working together to recover this species, condors have become a fixture in southwestern skies. On National Public Lands Day On National Public Lands Day this... Full story

  • Grand Canyon - Safety First At The Rim

    GCNP|Sep 1, 2018

    Grand Canyon National Park rangers are encouraging visitors to have a safe and memorable vacation to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A trip to Grand Canyon can be both fun and safe by keeping these few tips in mind. • Stay on designated trails and walkways and always keep a safe distance from the edge of the rim. In areas where there is a railing or fence, do not climb over the barrier. • Keep an eye on all of the people in your group, especially small children. Make sure that your tra... Full story

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