Category: Grand Canyon

The road out to Tuweep is muddy but decent. Travelers should carry: Extra water, food, and gasoline; Good tires, including at least one usable spare; Parts, tools, and knowledge to handle vehicle and tire repairs including tire plugs and a portable air compressor.

In August two rock falls occurred in the Box north of Phantom Ranch/Bright Angel Campground blocking access to the North Kaibab Trail to stock. Trail work has been completed and the North Kaibab Trail is once again passable by private ...

Due to abundant moisture over the past week, activity on the Point Fire has decreased dramatically and all road closures associated with the fire have been lifted. Point Sublime is open but due to large amounts of standing water and ...

Labor Day weekend, the last major holiday of summer, will bring an increase in visitation to Grand Canyon. Park facilities will be busy. More people, combined with the start of the popular fall hiking season, means competition for the limited ...

Two rock falls in the Box north of Phantom Ranch/Bright Angel Campground are blocking the North Kaibab Trail. Hikers have been able to easily navigate both areas and are continuing to use the trail. At this time park rangers have indicated ...

On Thursday, August 4th thunderstorms blanketed the region resulting in two hours of moderate rainfall and lightning. One person died and five people were injured when lightning struck very near their group. To read the press release from this incident: ...

Grand Canyon National Park has started work on a Backcountry Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. The park's existing Backcountry Management Plan was completed in 1988 and needs to be updated to comply with current National Park Service laws and ...

Grand Canyon fire managers are making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire (Walla Valley Rx) within the next 30 days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Walla Valley Rx will be located in the Walla ...

Grand Canyon fire managers are making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire (Walla Valley Rx) within the next 30 days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Walla Valley Rx will be located in the Walla ...

Hike smart. Be prepared. Don't take chances. The National Park Service urges SPECIAL CAUTION for all hikers during the summer months. Inner canyon daytime highs can potentially top 120F (48C). These temperatures are beyond unpleasant or uncomfortable-they are, in fact, dangerous ...