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Dripping Springs Trail Damage Repaired – date posted Oct 10, 2010
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Trail damage on the Dripping Springs Trail has been repaired by the Grand Canyon Trail Crew. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
Dripping Springs Trail Damage – date posted Sep 14, 2010
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recent heavy rains have caused trail damage on the Dripping Springs Trail. Hikers will need to determine the safest route through the rock slide which will include climbing over potentially loose boulders. Some hikers reported they had difficulty finding the trail. Hikers should test stability of all surfaces prior to committing weight and know when [...]
Arizona Office of Tourism Releases 2010 Tourism Industry Statistics
July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Hiking Podcast Updated – date posted Apr 6, 2010
July 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Backcountry Information Center has updated the Hiking Podcast with an April 2010 update. Visit the Grand Canyon Podcast Directory (www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/podcasts.htm) for more information or to subscribe. Additionally the update can be heard on the Backcountry Audiocast page (www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/bc_audiocasts.htm). A transcript of the update is posted on the Backcountry Audiocast page. View full post on [...]
Drinking Water outside the Cross-Canyon Corridor – date posted Apr 12, 2010
July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The moisture laden winter has produce one very positive effect: the ephemeral, seasonal springs that dot the inner canyon are flowing now and will probably continue to flow for the next few weeks. Water issues in most parts of the canyon have temporarily receded into the background, with one important exception: the side canyons between [...]
North Rim Road Work – date posted Jul 21, 2010
July 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The road work discussed below will affect access to the Walhalla Plateau, including backcountry use areas Walhalla Plateau (NA0) and Cape Final (NA1). On June 21, 2010, pavement preservation work began on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In order to facilitate the safe and timely completion of this work, it will be [...]
Report from the North Rim – date posted Jul 16, 2010
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Saffron Fire, burning on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has seen little growth over the last three days, and is currently mapped at 3,260 acres. Yesterday, the fire became more active on its western flank and in some spots just north of Swamp Ridge Road. Access to FR 268 is still [...]
Report from the North Rim – date posted Jul 6, 2010
July 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On July 4, the Saffron Fire progressed across the park’s W4 Road, also known as the Swamp Ridge Road. In order to protect visitor safety, Swamp Point and the Swamp Ridge Road have been closed until further notice. If the fire should continue its northeastward progression, it may also become necessary to restrict access to [...]
2010 Summer/Fall Backpacking Season – date posted Jun 28, 2010
June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for Summer/Fall 2010. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates