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

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

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

In honor of the historic event of Arizona’s centennial, Grand Canyon National Park will offer fee-free entry on Tuesday, February 14. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

Repair and Maintenance to Temporarily Close Ribbon Falls Bridge

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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

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

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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

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

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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

Body Found on January 12 in Grand Canyon National Park Identified

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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

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. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates

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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases

Body Found Near Yaki Point in Grand Canyon National Park

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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. View full post on nps.gov – Grand Canyon National Park – News Releases