November 04, 2009
Veterans Day Now Entrance-Fee-Free for ALL in 2009
Veterans Day, will now be entrance-fee-free for ALL who visit the park on November 11, 2009.
November 02, 2009
Grand Canyon to Waive Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day 2009
On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, all military veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families will be admitted to Grand Canyon National Park free of charge.
October 25, 2009
Update on South Rim Prescribed Fire
Grand Canyon National Park fire officials implemented the Hearst Tank prescribed burn on the South Rim Saturday, Oct. 24. Approximately 100 acres were ignited.
October 22, 2009
Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence Programs Announce Their Selections for the 2009 - 2010 Season
Grand Canyon National Park’s North and South Rim Artist-in-Residence programs are pleased to announce the artists selected for the October 2009 – September 2010 season.
October 21, 2009
Update on South Rim Fall Prescribed Fire Plans
Fire managers had originally planned to initiate the Hance-Watson1 Fire in late September/early October. However, dropping humidity and rising winds caused them to postpone the burn. Fire managers now plan to initiate the Hance-Watson1-Hearst Tank Fire within the next 30 days.
October 21, 2009
Tamarisk Beetle (Diorhabda spp.) found along Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park
Biologists and ecologists from the National Park Service and the Tamarisk Coalition, based in Grand Junction, Colorado, recently found the first tamarisk leaf beetle (Diorhabda spp.) in Grand Canyon National Park.
October 09, 2009
Business Opportunity Announced for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
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.
October 07, 2009
Pile Burning Planned for North Rim of Grand Canyon
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.
October 07, 2009
National Park Service Approves Temporary Mule Ride on South Rim of Grand Canyon
National Park Service approves temporary mule ride on South Rim of Grand Canyon
September 30, 2009
North Rim of Grand Canyon to Remain Open after October 15 with Limited Services
Grand Canyon National Park staff will soon begin the regular seasonal closure of many visitor services and facilities on the North Rim. However, the rim will remain open with limited services through November 29 or until snow closes Highway 67.
September 28, 2009
Fall Prescribed Burn Planned at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park fire officials are planning to conduct a prescribed fire on the South Rim within the next two weeks if weather and forest conditions permit.
September 24, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Earth Science Week October 11 through 17
Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009.
September 24, 2009
Body of man found below the North Rim of Grand Canyon identified
The body of a man found deceased in an area below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park near the Toroweap Valley, has been identified as that of 39 year-old Thomas Peake of Atlanta, Georgia.
September 22, 2009
Grand Canyon hiker discovered deceased below North Rim near Toroweap Valley
Park rangers recovered the body of a man today in an area below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park near the Toroweap Valley. The man’s wife called the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center last night around 10:30 to report her husband overdue.
September 18, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Día de la Familia on National Public Lands Day
This year National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than the traditional free admission and volunteer opportunities. Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Día de la Familia: Una Celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana (Day of the Family: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month).
September 16, 2009
Desert View Restroom Renovation and East Rim Drive Toilets Project to Begin at Grand Canyon National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive. Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum.
September 09, 2009
Body Believed to be that of Andrew Brunelli Found in Grand Canyon National Park
At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, the body of a lone male was discovered outside of the initial Andrew Brunelli search zone by the park’s helicopter. The body is believed to be that of 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina.
September 08, 2009
The Search for Andrew Brunelli Continues in Grand Canyon National Park
The search continues for 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina, who was last seen on August 31 as he entered Grand Canyon National Park.
September 07, 2009
Rangers Seek Information to Aid Search for Andrew Brunelli
As the search for Andrew Brunelli continues, Grand Canyon National Park rangers seek the assistance of anyone who has visited the park within the last week and might have information on his whereabouts.
September 06, 2009
Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Missing Man in Grandview Area
Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the Grandview-Hance area for a man who has been missing for at least two days.
September 03, 2009
Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Supai Camp Improvements Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park
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).
September 02, 2009
Transition to New Road Alignment to Begin September 8 as Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point Continue
As the first phase of improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan nears completion, the transition to the new South Entrance Road alignment will begin on Tuesday, September 8.
September 01, 2009
Pile Burning Planned for South Rim of Grand Canyon
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.
September 01, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Dia de la Familia on National Public Lands Day
This year National Public Lands Day at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than free admission and volunteer opportunities. Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Dia de la Familia.
August 31, 2009
Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Train Operations Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park
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
August 25, 2009
Free Outdoor Family Expo to Highlight National Parks in Arizona
A free event to celebrate National Parks in Arizona and other public lands will take place on the University of Arizona campus in Centennial Hall and on the nearby grounds on Saturday, August 29, 2009.
August 24, 2009
Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park Continue to Progress
Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress.
August 23, 2009
Aspen Fire Update, Grand Canyon National Park: August 23, 2009
The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, received precipitation on Saturday, August 22, reducing visible smoke and fire activity.
August 19, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 19, 2009
The Aspen Fire is currently burning along the west rim of the Walhalla Plateau and has now reached 3,835 acres in size.
August 17, 2009
Preliminary Data Indicate Humpback Chub Translocation Successful to Date
Preliminary Data Indicate Humpback Chub Translocation Successful to Date
August 17, 2009
Missing German-National Located
Klaus Lauterbach, the 20 year-old German-national that the Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park rangers have been attempting to locate since August 14, reported in to his family last night.
August 16, 2009
Rangers Seek Information on Missing Man at Grand Canyon National Park
Investigators are looking for a young man last seen on August 9, exiting a commercial shuttle in Grand Canyon National Park.
August 13, 2009
Fatality Reported to Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center
No abstract supplied.
August 12, 2009
Abandoned Mine Lands Closure Plan Project Scoping
Abondoned Mine Closure Plan Public Scoping
August 11, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 11, 2009
The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, continues to be managed for resource benefits.
August 10, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of August 15, 16.
On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors.
August 08, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 8, 2009
The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area continues to meet resource objectives.
August 07, 2009
National Park Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect to update Grand Canyon National Park's Fire Management Plan
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) to update the park’s Fire Management Plan.
August 06, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 6, 2009
The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitor traffic. Restricted one-lane traffic on the road will be necessary as fire crews continue to work on clearing potential hazards.
August 05, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 5, 2009:
The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has re-opened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
August 05, 2009
Sixteenth Annual Native American Heritage Days Starts August 13 on North Rim of Grand Canyon
The National Park Service invites the public to the 16th annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This event, which celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Colorado Plateau, the Arizona Strip and the Grand Canyon, will begin with a morning nature walk on Thursday, August 13, 2009, and will end with a special evening program on Friday, August 14.
August 04, 2009
Environmental Assessment for improvements at Supai Camp within Grand Canyon National Park available for public review and comment
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Supai Camp Improvements is now available for public review and comment.
August 03, 2009
Renovations to Clinic Building in Grand Canyon National Park Begin
Work recently began on renovations to the clinic building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
August 03, 2009
Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 3, 2009
The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as fire management staff continue to manage the Aspen Fire for resource benefits.
August 02, 2009
Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park
Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park
July 31, 2009
Lightning Causes Multiple Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Afternoon thunderstorms brought abundant lightning to Grand Canyon National Park this week; and fire managers have identified six new fires, all on the North Rim of the park.
July 25, 2009
Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, search teams found a body believed to be that of overdue backpacker Bryce Gillies in the Bonita Creek drainage on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
July 23, 2009
Update on Search for Missing Backpackers
Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are intensifying their search efforts as they re-asses who they are looking for.
July 22, 2009
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers
No abstract supplied.
July 22, 2009
National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration to Hold Meeting on Grand Canyon Overflights
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28 to update an advisory panel on the agencies’ efforts to restore natural quiet in Grand Canyon National Park.
July 22, 2009
Four Grand Canyon National Park Lookout Towers have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register
Four historic fire lookout towers in Grand Canyon National Park, two on the North Rim and two on the South Rim, have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.
July 21, 2009
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of National Park Service in Lawsuit Challenging Grand Canyon National Parks Colorado River Management Plan
An opinion was filed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, affirming the United States District Court’s entry of summary judgment for the National Park Service in a lawsuit titled “River Runners for Wilderness, et al v. Stephen P. Martin, et al.
July 20, 2009
Investigators Conclude that No Abduction Occurred at Grand Canyon National Park
The investigation into the reported abduction of a woman from the Mohave Apartments housing area of Grand Canyon National Park came to an end this weekend when special agents with the Investigative Services Branch interviewed several local residents who admitted they were the cause of the report.
July 20, 2009
Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONISI) was signed Thursday, July 16, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service for the implementation of the Exotic Plant Management Plan for Grand Canyon.
July 17, 2009
Man Who Drove Car Over Edge at Grand Canyon Identified
The body of a man who drove his car over the edge of the Grand Canyon earlier this week has been identified as that of Gheorghe Chiriac of Apple Valley, California.
July 16, 2009
Rangers Investigate Report of Possible Abduction in Grand Canyon National Park
Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park are investigating the possible abduction of a woman from a residential area within the park.
July 13, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Releases Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Governing Colorado River
A proposed rule to update regulations associated with the management of the Colorado River and adjoining lands administered by the National Park Service within Grand Canyon National Park was published in the Federal Register today.
July 13, 2009
Rangers Respond to Report of a Car Over the Edge at Grand Canyon National Park
At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received multiple reports that a car had driven over the edge near the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park.
July 09, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of July 18-19.
The second of three “fee-free” weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching. On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors.
July 07, 2009
Grand Canyon Resident Rescued After Fall
A resident of Grand Canyon National Park was rescued via short-haul this morning after suffering a fall during a recreational climb of Newton Butte.
July 01, 2009
South Rim Fire Managers Complete Final Prescribed Burn of the Spring/Summer Season
Firefighters completed ignition of the 243 acre Moqui Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, June 23.
June 29, 2009
National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Train Operations in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Train Operations in the park. The EA will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days, beginning June 29, 2009.
June 23, 2009
Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burn on South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park expects to implement the Moqui prescribed fire project within the next 48 hours.
June 21, 2009
Man Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park
Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon.
June 17, 2009
Ruby Complex Update
One organization is managing the complex in a cooperative effort between the Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest.
June 16, 2009
The Ruby Fire and Game Reserve Fire Now Managed as the Ruby Complex
The two fires forming the Ruby Complex have grown to 3,396 acres.
June 15, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Employee Receives Award for Excellence in Workforce Development
Pablo Garza, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Grand Canyon National park, recently received the 2008 Franklin G. Smith Award for Excellence in Workforce Development from National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder. This award is the NPS Intermountain Region’s highest honor for promoting diversity in the NPS workforce.
June 14, 2009
Ruby Fire and Game Reserve Fire now Managed as the Ruby Complex
Forest and park managers have agreed it is beneficial to manage both fires under one organization. On Saturday, June 13, the Ruby and Game Reserve fires became the Ruby Complex.
June 11, 2009
Grand Canyon Fire Update: June 11, 2009
Two lightening strike fires, the Quincy Fire and the Game Reserve Fire, are currently burning within Grand Canyon National park.
June 11, 2009
Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park
Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park
June 11, 2009
Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center
June 11, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan
On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
June 08, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Fire Update
June 06, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Fires
June 05, 2009
Game Reserve Fire Burning on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
June 04, 2009
Woman Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park
Late this afternoon, park rangers rescued a 38 year old woman who had fallen approximately 50 feet near a popular view point in Grand Canyon National Park.
June 04, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Offer Fee-Free Weekends in June, July and August
On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks.
June 02, 2009
Body of Missing Hiker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
A body, presumptively identified as 69 year old Robert (Bob) A. Williams, was found today by park search and rescue personnel in the Hermit Basin area of Grand Canyon National Park.
June 01, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin Receives Resource Stewardship Award
At a recent meeting of area superintendents, Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin received the Regional Director's Superintendent of the Year Award for Natural Resource Stewardship from Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder.
May 30, 2009
Hiker Still Missing in Grand Canyon National Park
Sixty-nine year old Robert A. Williams of Surprise, Arizona has not been located, and search efforts have yielded no additional clues as to his whereabouts.
May 29, 2009
Park Rangers Narrow Search Area in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are now focusing their search for Robert A. Williams on the Hermit Basin area west of Grand Canyon Village.
May 28, 2009
Rangers Search for Missing Man at Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) search and rescue personnel are currently searching for a man last seen outside of the park's Backcountry Information Center on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
May 22, 2009
National Park Service Seeking Comments on Mule Operations and Stock Use in Grand Canyon National Park
The National Park Service is now accepting comments on mule operations and stock use in Grand Canyon National Park as the agency begins to develop an environmental assessment.
May 20, 2009
Astronomers Present Free Star Programs at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20, 2009
The nineteenth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2009 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park.
May 16, 2009
Update on Spring Prescribed Burns at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park has completed two of three South Rim prescribed fires planned for this spring.
May 15, 2009
Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon
Two bodies recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon
May 13, 2009
Prescribed Fire Update Wednesday, May 13, 2009
No abstract supplied.
May 13, 2009
Grand Canyon's North Rim to Open for the 2009 Summer Season on May 15
The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 15 by 7:00 a.m.
May 12, 2009
Dedication of New Photovoltaic System Planned at Grand Canyon
The National Park Service and Arizona Public Service will be hosting a public event on Monday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate the installation of eighty-four photovoltaic solar panels at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
May 01, 2009
Body Found in Grand Canyon Search for Three Missing in Colorado River
At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel found the body of a young man in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. The body has been identified as one of three young men missing since yesterday.
May 01, 2009
Phase I Construction of Grand Canyon's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Begins
Construction began this week on visitor improvements outlined in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan.
April 30, 2009
Update on Search for Three Individuals Missing in Colorado River
The National Park Service (NPS), with the assistance of the Department Public Safety, searched today for three individuals last seen earlier today in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch.
April 24, 2009
Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burns on South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park fire managers will be implementing up to three prescribed fires on the South Rim this spring: the Picnic Prescribed Fire, the Quarry Prescribed Fire and the Moqui Prescribed Fire.
April 14, 2009
Pile Burning to Resume at South Rim
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.
April 09, 2009
Grand Canyon to Host Second Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day on May 2
On Saturday, May 2, 2009, the staff and friends of Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating their second annual Celebrate Wildlife Day with special exhibits and programs, live animal demonstrations and fun for the entire family.
April 02, 2009
Park Helicopter Exhibit a Hit at Air Force Open House
Grand Canyon National Park was once again invited to display its contracted MD 900 Explorer helicopter at the recent "Thunder in the Desert" Open House and Air Show at Luke Air Force Base on March 21 and 22 in Glendale, Arizona.
April 01, 2009
PUBLIC NOTICE: Increase in Water Turbidity
Each year in the spring (April – June), an increase in the turbidity of drinking (potable) water occurs at Grand Canyon National Park. Turbidity has no health effects.
March 26, 2009
Grand Canyon to Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day as Part of National Park Week
On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with kid-friendly activities and programs for the entire family.
March 19, 2009
Tim Jarrell Named Chief of Maintenance at Grand Canyon National Park
Tim Jarrell, a 32 year veteran of the National Park Service, was recently named Chief of the Facilities Management Division at Grand Canyon National Park.
March 19, 2009
Follow-up on Probable Suicide
March 17, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to Host Archeology Day on March 28
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will host Archeology Day in honor of "Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month".
March 16, 2009
Rangers Investigate Probable Suicide at Grand Canyon
March 16, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Helitack and Search and Rescue Crew Members Receive Igor I. Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award
On Monday, February 23, at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo Awards Banquet, "Salute to Excellence", members of Grand Canyon National Park's helitack and search and rescue crews received the Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service in recognition of their efforts during the short-haul rescue of sixteen stranded boaters on August 17, 2008
March 13, 2009
Ninetieth Anniversary Celebration Opens Door to New Perspective
On Thursday, February 26, park staff, partners and friends gathered at the new Verkamp's Visitor Center on the South Rim to celebrate Grand Canyon's 90th year as a national park and to commemorate the re-opening of an historic structure as a park visitor center.
March 02, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Hosts Second Annual Alternative Spring Break
Grand Canyon National Park will host the second annual Alternative Spring Break program sponsored by The Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with American Eagle Outfitters. Grand Canyon is the only site hosting an SCA Alternative Spring Break program this year.
February 27, 2009
Joint News Release: Condors from Oregon and Idaho to join Arizona's flock
The public is invited to attend the 14th annual release of California Condors on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Four condors will be released at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
February 25, 2009
Grand Canyon’s GOAL Program Develops Leaders, Generates Excellence
At Grand Canyon National Park, the staff is ushering in its own era of excellence with the introduction of the park’s new Generating Organizational Advancement and Leadership or “GOAL” program.
February 05, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Respond to 9-1-1 call in a housing area within the park and discover two deceased bodies
Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Respond to 9-1-1 call in a housing area within the park and discover two deceased bodies
February 02, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park to celebrate 90th Anniversary Thursday, February 26, 2009 along with celebratory opening of the Verkamp's Visitor Center
Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate its 90th Anniversary Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. along with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Verkamp's Visitor Center. The event will be open to the public and will take place at the Verkamp's Visitor Center located near the historic El Tovar in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim.
