Grand Canyon National Park

One Dead, Two Missing In Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park rangers recovered a young man's body Friday and were continuing efforts to find two other men missing since Thursday morning after the three jumped into the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch.

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By Jim Burnett - May 9th, 2009 8:51am

The "Other Grand Canyon"—the North Rim—Opens for the Season on May 15th

Visitors to the Grand Canyon will soon have another—and less crowded—option for visiting the park. Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to open for the season on Friday, May 15.

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By Jim Burnett - April 28th, 2009 12:05pm

Staying Safe and How Not to Become A SAR Statistic in the National Park System

If you subconsciously want to become a search-and-rescue statistic in the National Park System, your best chance would be in either Grand Canyon National Park, Gateway National Recreation Area, or Yosemite National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 23rd, 2009 11:15am

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Celebrate Wildlife Day at Grand Canyon National Park – May 2, 2009

The staff and friends of Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating their second annual Celebrate Wildlife Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The event will include special exhibits and programs, live animal demonstrations and fun for the entire family.

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By Jim Burnett - April 19th, 2009 5:21pm

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Creature Feature: Feral Burros are "Equina Non Grata" in the National Parks

Guys who holler “watch this!” just before they do something incredibly stupid aren’t the only jackasses in our national parks. We’ve got the real kind too, and where there are feral burros the habitat is degraded and native wildlife suffer. Cute though they may be, burros are unwelcome in our national parks.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 22nd, 2010 8:30pm

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Is it Safe to Drink the Water at Grand Canyon National Park?

For the next month or two, visitors to Grand Canyon National Park may notice that drinking water coming from the taps in the park looks a bit "cloudy." Is the water safe to drink? The park recently supplied the answer—and an explanation.

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By Jim Burnett - April 12th, 2009 3:37pm

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Iconic Trail at Grand Canyon National Park Set for a Major Makeover

For over 80 years, hikers and mule riders have enjoyed—or endured—trips up and down the South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park. That's a lot of footprints, and the iconic route will receive a major, multi-year makeover starting in May 2009.

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By Jim Burnett - April 3rd, 2009 8:52pm

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Tracing The Postage Stamp-Sized History of the National Park System

You could call it a postage stamp-sized history of the National Park System, but the history of park scenes on U.S. postage is really quite colorful and carries a few stories with it.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 27th, 2009 8:02am

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Spring Break's Newest Destination? Grand Canyon National Park

For most college students, spring break is a time to shuck responsibility and have a good time. For some, it offers a time to relax in one of the world's most famous national parks while contributing a little sweat equity to the setting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 5th, 2009 6:09pm

Condors To Be Released into the Wild at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

If you like birding, are concerned about endangered species, and are free on Saturday, you're invited to see the release of four California condors into the wild at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 1st, 2009 10:58am

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