Grand Canyon National Park

The National Parks' Lodging Problem

Some lodging prices in Yellowstone National Park are effectively blocking a wide segment of Americans, whose tax dollars help pay for the National Park System out of experiencing a night or two in the park's iconic lodges.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 16th, 2023 3:00am

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Grand Canyon's North Rim Facilities To Close For Winter

Lodging, campgrounds, and most other public facilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will close for the winter on October 15. Visitors exploring the North Rim on, or after, October 16 should plan to be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water for the day.

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By Compiled From N... - October 8th, 2023 2:30am

Trans-Canyon Pipeline Construction To Require Temporary Closures At Grand Canyon National Park

Construction of a rehabilitated Transcanyon Waterline at Grand Canyon National Park will require some temporary closures to trails and campgrounds.

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By Compiled From N... - September 21st, 2023 2:30am

Things You Just Don't Do In The National Park System

It should come as no surprise that there are some things you just don't do in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2023 2:30am

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The Milky Way Over Cape Royal At The North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park

The Milky Way illumines an opalescent, dusk night sky with views to dramatic rock formations from Cape Royal Trail at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

"Cape Royal and Angel's Window are some of the only spots with views of the Colorado River from the North Rim." It's also a great spot for stargazing.

NPS - Jeremy M. White

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By Rebecca Latson - September 18th, 2023 3:00am

Rim-To-Rim Hiker Dies At Grand Canyon National Park

A Virginia man trying to complete a rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon National Park collapsed and died about a mile short of the Cottonwood Campground below the North Rim.

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By Compiled From N... - September 11th, 2023 12:49pm

Testing Shows Phantom Ranch Water OK To Drink At Grand Canyon

Water at Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park that had shown to carry e.Coli bacteria late last month is once again safe to drink and cook with and the boil water advisory that had been issued has been lifted, a park release said Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - September 6th, 2023 1:25pm

Water Conservation Measures Ordered For Grand Canyon's South Rim

Renewed water woes at Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday forced conservation measures to be implemented on the South Rim, where water supplies have dipped due to pumping problems.

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By Compiled From N... - September 5th, 2023 11:32am

E. Coli Found Present In Grand Canyon’s Roaring Springs Water System

E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on August 25, 2023 in the immediate area of Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. These bacteria can cause illness and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.

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By Compiled From N... - August 25th, 2023 6:30pm

Heat Driven By Climate Change Will Make Grand Canyon, Other National Parks, More Dangerous

As climate change continues to drive higher and higher temperatures across the National Park System, Grand Canyon and other parks are going to become more and more dangerous as visitors in search of recreation, rejuvenation, and inspiration chance being stricken by a heat-related illness, according to a new study.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2023 2:30am

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks