Havasupai News

2012 Follow-up Lottery Open – date posted Jan 17, 2012

Applications for a 2012 Follow-up Lottery will be accepted through the weighted lottery website (npspermits.us) from Jan/17/2012 through noon (Mountain Standard Time) on Jan/19/2012. The following dates will be available: Standard Sized Trips: (allows 1 to 16 participants at a ...

Trails Update – date posted Jan 17, 2012

Over-shoe traction devices are strongly recommended. Grandview, New Hance, and Tanner trails are icy and slick at the top. South Kaibab and Hermit trails are mostly clear of ice. Bright Angel Trail is icy and slick, also muddy in places.

Artists for this year’s Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program announced

Grand Canyon National Park’s Artist-in-Residence program is pleased to announce its South Rim Artist-in-Residence selections for the October 2011 – September 2012 season, and the North Rim Artist-in-Residence selections for the May – October 2012 season.

Body Found Near Yaki Point in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon Sobriety Safety Checkpoint Educates Public, Increases Awareness

On December 28, during the peak of the holiday season, a sobriety safety checkpoint was conducted in Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend

Grand Canyon National Park Taking Steps to Ensure Public Safety over the Holidays

Sobriety safety checkpoints will be set up within Grand Canyon National Park this holiday season in an effort to assure the safety of park visitors and residents.

Grand Canyon’s Trail of Time Receives National Recognition

Grand Canyon National Park's Trail of time was recently honored with a National Association for Interpretation Media Award - first place in the Wayside Exhibit category.

Body Discovered Below Navajo Bridge in Grand Canyon National Park Identified

A body found below Navajo Bridge on November 17,2011 has been identified.

Winter 2011 – Spring 2012 Backpacking Season – date posted Nov 30, 2011

Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for winter 2011 / spring 2012.