Category: Grand Canyon News

Weighted Lottery for 2013 Noncommercial River Trips through the Grand Canyon Now Open

1 February, 2012 (06:34) | Grand Canyon News

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Arizona’s Centennial with Fee-Free Entry on February 14

31 January, 2012 (14:38) | Grand Canyon News

In honor of the historic event of Arizona's centennial, Grand Canyon National Park will offer fee-free entry on Tuesday, February 14.

Repair and Maintenance to Temporarily Close Ribbon Falls Bridge

31 January, 2012 (07:09) | Grand Canyon News

Grand Canyon National Park’s Trail Crew will soon begin repairs to the bridge across Bright Angel Creek on the Ribbon Falls spur trail in the Inner Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park Announces Speakers for 2012 "Conversations on the Edge" Community Lecture Series

26 January, 2012 (07:14) | Grand Canyon News

Grand Canyon National Park's Division of Science and Resource Management will once again be presenting monthly community lectures in Flagstaff, Arizona in collaboration with the Grand Canyon Association and Northern Arizona University's Cline Library.

Grand Canyon Railway to Apply Herbicide within Grand Canyon National Park 2012

24 January, 2012 (07:45) | Grand Canyon News

On February 7, 2012, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS), will be applying herbicide along their railroad tracks including those within Grand Canyon National Park.

Body Found on January 12 in Grand Canyon National Park Identified

19 January, 2012 (08:28) | Grand Canyon News

A body found near Yaki Point in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as that of 41 year-old Peter Reichner of Glenside, Pennsylvania.

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

13 January, 2012 (10:38) | Grand Canyon News

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

12 January, 2012 (11:43) | Grand Canyon News

Grand Canyon Sobriety Safety Checkpoint Educates Public, Increases Awareness

10 January, 2012 (07:05) | Grand Canyon News

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

30 December, 2011 (06:28) | Grand Canyon News