Grand Canyon National Park

Critical Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Grand Canyon National Park

When the waterline breaks — as happens almost monthly on the South Rim and canyon floor of Grand Canyon National Park — the canteen at Phantom Ranch and other park restaurants break out disposable plates and plastic utensils instead of dishware requiring water to wash.

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By Lori Sonken - September 3rd, 2024 1:58pm

Grand Canyon National Park Hiker Dies On Rim-To-River-To-Rim Attempt

A Wisconsin man who thought he could hike from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to the Colorado River far below and back out the same day died in the attempt.

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By Compiled From N... - February 21st, 2023 3:50pm

Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Atmospheric Phenomena

Chances are, during a national park visit, you’ve probably photographed – intentionally or accidentally – an interesting event involving the play of light known as an atmospheric phenomenon. This manifestation may show up as the subject of your composition, or perhaps as an accessory highlighting your subject.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 21st, 2023 3:00am

A Celebratory Phantom Ranch Adventure With My Son

My son and I are one percenters – a label unrelated to our income level. We belong to the privileged one percent of the six million annual visitors to Grand Canyon National Park who walk from the rim to the canyon floor.

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By Lori Sonken - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Grand Canyon's Indian Garden Campground Now Called Havasupai Gardens

The Indian Garden Campground within the inner gorge of Grand Canyon National Park has been renamed Havasupai Gardens following a request from the Havasupai Tribe to change the name.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2022 2:30am

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NPS Seeks Proposals For Grand Canyon North Rim Commercial Activities

A new contract is being sought for commercial operations on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, including the lodging there, and it could result in a jump in overnight rates.

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By David and Kay Scott - November 8th, 2022 8:01am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #54

With 423 units of the National Park System from which to choose, there will never be a shortage of questions and interesting trivia to test your knowledge and provide you with a fact or two you can use to impress family, friends, and colleagues.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 15th, 2022 10:45am

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim Transitioning To Winter Operations

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will transition to day-use operations on October 16, the day the Grand Canyon Lodge and North Rim campground will close, leaving limited services for visitors.

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By Compiled From N... - October 6th, 2022 2:30am

Grand Canyon's Water System Flowing Back To Normal

Water delivery to Grand Canyon National Park's South and North rims has been restored and the park is beginning a phased approach to easing water restrictions. The amount of water in reservoir tanks is increasing daily, and once sustainable levels are reached the park will continue to ease water restrictions.

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By Compiled From N... - September 20th, 2022 2:30am

Nearly 60 Bison Moved Off Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim

Nearly 60 bison of questionable genetic background have been moved off the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and shipped to the Intertribal Buffalo Council, which in turn sent the animals to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.

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By Compiled From N... - September 20th, 2022 2:30am

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