http://www.nps.gov/grca News releases from Grand Canyon National Park. en-us http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-20_procedure_change.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:59 EST The National Park Service will be making operational changes to the backcountry permitting system and placing a moratorium on the number of commercial use authorizations issued for guided backpacking services in Grand Canyon National Park.   http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-19_sandrm.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:06 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an environmental assessment for the construction of a new Science and Resource Management Facility in the park is now available for public review and comment. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/national-park-service-continues-repair-and-reconstruction-projects-at-grand-canyon-with-funds-from-the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:41:07 EST The National Park Service continues to accomplish work on projects at Grand Canyon National Park that have been funded, in part, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-12_phase_i.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:25:21 EST Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan is nearing completion; and the new parking areas at Grand Canyon Visitor Center are expected to open in time for Thanksgiving. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-10_ba_death.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:43:47 EST      http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-04_v-day-update.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:40:20 EST Veterans Day, will now be entrance-fee-free for ALL who visit the park on November 11, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-11-02_v-day.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:03 EST On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, all military veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families will be admitted to Grand Canyon National Park free of charge. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-10-25_sr_rx.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:47:36 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire officials implemented the Hearst Tank prescribed burn on the South Rim Saturday, Oct. 24. Approximately 100 acres were ignited.       http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-10-22_air.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:49:06 EST Grand Canyon National Park’s North and South Rim Artist-in-Residence programs are pleased to announce the artists selected for the October 2009 – September 2010 season. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-10-21_sr_rx.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:55:21 EST Fire managers had originally planned to initiate the Hance-Watson1 Fire in late September/early October.  However, dropping humidity and rising winds caused them to postpone the burn.  Fire managers now plan to initiate the Hance-Watson1-Hearst Tank Fire within the next 30 days. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/tamarisk-beetle.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:12 EST Biologists and ecologists from the National Park Service and the Tamarisk Coalition, based in Grand Junction, Colorado, recently found the first tamarisk leaf beetle (Diorhabda spp.) in Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-10-09_nr_mules.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:19:05 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of a prospectus for guided trail rides using mules at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-10-07_nr_piles.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:28:01 EST The National Park Service is making plans to burn piles of woody debris on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park over the course of the next 30 days. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/national-park-service-approves-temporary-mule-ride-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:48:05 EST National Park Service approves temporary mule ride on South Rim of Grand Canyon http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-30_nr_soft_closure.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:28:27 EST Grand Canyon National Park staff will soon begin the regular seasonal closure of many visitor services and facilities on the North Rim.  However, the rim will remain open with limited services through November 29 or until snow closes Highway 67. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-28_rx.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:15:50 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire officials are planning to conduct a prescribed fire on the South Rim within the next two weeks if weather and forest conditions permit. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-11-through-17.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:21:40 EST Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/body-of-man-found-below-the-north-rim-of-grand-canyon-identified.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:58:44 EST The body of a man found deceased in an area below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park near the Toroweap Valley, has been identified as that of 39 year-old Thomas Peake of Atlanta, Georgia.   http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-hiker-discovered-deceased-below-north-rim-near-toroweap-valley.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:05:25 EST Park rangers recovered the body of a man today in an area below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park near the Toroweap Valley.   The man’s wife called the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center last night around 10:30 to report her husband overdue.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-dia-de-la-familia-on-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:57:20 EST This year National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than the traditional free admission and volunteer opportunities.  Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Día de la Familia: Una Celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana (Day of the Family: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month). http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/desert-view-restroom-renovation-and-east-rim-drive-toilets-project-to-begin-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:10:39 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive.  Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-09_search.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:17:32 EST At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, the body of a lone male was discovered outside of the initial Andrew Brunelli search zone by the park’s helicopter.  The body is believed to be that of 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-_2009-09-08_search.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:43:38 EST The search continues for 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina, who was last seen on August 31 as he entered Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-07_search.htm Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:19:08 EST As the search for Andrew Brunelli continues, Grand Canyon National Park rangers seek the assistance of anyone who has visited the park within the last week and might have information on his whereabouts. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-06_search.htm Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:43:55 EST Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the Grandview-Hance area for a man who has been missing for at least two days. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-03_supai_fonsi.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:49:01 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed today for improvements to Supai Camp at Grand Canyon National Park.  These improvements will be funded in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-02_phasei.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:42:42 EST As the first phase of improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan nears completion, the transition to the new South Entrance Road alignment will begin on Tuesday, September 8.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-01_piles.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:57:10 EST The National Park Service will be burning piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  The pile burns will occur over the next few weeks as weather conditions allow.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-09-01_npld-dia.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:16:07 EST This year National Public Lands Day at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than free admission and volunteer opportunities.  Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Dia de la Familia. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-31_trainea.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:37:26 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed on August 28, 2009, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service, for Train Operations at Grand Canyon National Park http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/free-outdoor-family-expo-to-highlight-national-parks-in-arizona.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:56:59 EST A free event to celebrate National Parks in Arizona and other public lands will take place on the University of Arizona campus in Centennial Hall and on the nearby grounds on Saturday, August 29, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-24_phase_i.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:26:07 EST Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-23_aspen.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:07:25 EST The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, received precipitation on Saturday, August 22, reducing visible smoke and fire activity.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-17_fire.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:36:30 EST The Aspen Fire is currently burning along the west rim of the Walhalla Plateau and has now reached 3,835 acres in size. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-17_chub.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:49:41 EST Preliminary Data Indicate Humpback Chub Translocation Successful to Date http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-17_missing.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:05:33 EST Klaus Lauterbach, the 20 year-old German-national that the Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park rangers have been attempting to locate since August 14, reported in to his family last night.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-16_missing.htm Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:18:08 EST Investigators are looking for a young man last seen on August 9, exiting a commercial shuttle in Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-13_fatality.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:53:00 EST http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/abandoned-mine-lands-closure-plan-project-scoping.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:17:15 EST Abondoned Mine Closure Plan Public Scoping http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-11_fires.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:54:00 EST The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, continues to be managed for resource benefits.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-10_fee_free.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:26:56 EST On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-08_fires.htm Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:09:14 EST The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area continues to meet resource objectives.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/national-park-service-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-and-assessment-of-effect-to-update-grand-canyon-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:49:43 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) to update the park’s Fire Management Plan. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-06_fires.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:33:27 EST The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitor traffic. Restricted one-lane traffic on the road will be necessary as fire crews continue to work on clearing potential hazards. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-05_fires.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:11:21 EST The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has re-opened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/sixteenth-annual-native-american-heritage-days-starts-august-13-on-north-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:15:43 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 16th annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This event, which celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Colorado Plateau, the Arizona Strip and the Grand Canyon, will begin with a morning nature walk on Thursday, August 13, 2009, and will end with a special evening program on Friday, August 14. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/environmental-assessment-for-improvements-at-supai-camp-within-grand-canyon-national-park-available-for-public-review-and-comment.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:38:24 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Supai Camp Improvements is now available for public review and comment. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-03_dispatch.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:02:11 EST Work recently began on renovations to the clinic building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-08-03_fires.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:28:05 EST The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as fire management staff continue to manage the Aspen Fire for resource benefits. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/fire-update-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:54:05 EST Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-31_fires.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:11:38 EST Afternoon thunderstorms brought abundant lightning to Grand Canyon National Park this week; and fire managers have identified six new fires, all on the North Rim of the park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-07-25_search.htm Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:48:59 EST At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, search teams found a body believed to be that of overdue backpacker Bryce Gillies in the Bonita Creek drainage on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-07-23_search.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:40:12 EST Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are intensifying their search efforts as they re-asses who they are looking for. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news_2009-07-22_search.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:31:46 EST http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-to-hold-meeting-on-grand-canyon-overflights.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:24:43 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28 to update an advisory panel on the agencies’ efforts to restore natural quiet in Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/four-grand-canyon-national-park-lookout-towers-have-been-listed-on-the-national-historic-lookout-register.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:43:12 EST Four historic fire lookout towers in Grand Canyon National Park, two on the North Rim and two on the South Rim, have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/united-states-court-of-appeals-for-the-ninth-circuit-rules-in-favor-of-national-park-service-in-lawsuit-challenging-grand-canyon-national-parks-colorado-river-management-plan.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:57:11 EST An opinion was filed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, affirming the United States District Court’s entry of summary judgment for the National Park Service in a lawsuit titled “River Runners for Wilderness, et al v. Stephen P. Martin, et al. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-20_abduction.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:49:15 EST The investigation into the reported abduction of a woman from the Mohave Apartments housing area of Grand Canyon National Park came to an end this weekend when special agents with the Investigative Services Branch interviewed several local residents who admitted they were the cause of the report.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-the-exotic-plant-management-plan-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:46:24 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONISI) was signed Thursday, July 16, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service for the implementation of the Exotic Plant Management Plan for Grand Canyon. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-17_ident.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:47:13 EST The body of a man who drove his car over the edge of the Grand Canyon earlier this week has been identified as that of Gheorghe Chiriac of Apple Valley, California. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-16-abduction.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:22:27 EST Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park are investigating the possible abduction of a woman from a residential area within the park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-releases-proposed-rule-to-update-regulations-governing-colorado-river.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:44:32 EST A proposed rule to update regulations associated with the management of the Colorado River and adjoining lands administered by the National Park Service within Grand Canyon National Park was published in the Federal Register today. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-13-car-over-edge.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:39:35 EST At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received multiple reports that a car had driven over the edge near the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-the-weekend-of.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:08:25 EST The second of three “fee-free” weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching.  On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-07-short-haul.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:54:04 EST A resident of Grand Canyon National Park was rescued via short-haul this morning after suffering a fall during a recreational climb of Newton Butte. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-07-01-moqui.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:46:14 EST Firefighters completed ignition of the 243 acre Moqui Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, June 23.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-train-operations-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:31 EST Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Train Operations in the park. The EA will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days, beginning June 29, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-fire-managers-to-initiate-prescribed-burn-on-south-rim.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:10:10 EST Grand Canyon National Park expects to implement the Moqui prescribed fire project within the next 48 hours. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/man-rescued-after-fall-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:59:29 EST Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/ruby-complex-update.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:47:38 EST One organization is managing the complex in a cooperative effort between the Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/the-ruby-fire-and-game-reserve-fire-now-managed-as-the-ruby-complex.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:24:33 EST The two fires forming the Ruby Complex have grown to 3,396 acres. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-employee-receives-award-for-excellence-in-workforce-development.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:29:17 EST Pablo Garza, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Grand Canyon National park, recently received the 2008 Franklin G. Smith Award for Excellence in Workforce Development from National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder. This award is the NPS Intermountain Region’s highest honor for promoting diversity in the NPS workforce. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-15-fires.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:10:24 EST Forest and park managers have agreed it is beneficial to manage both fires under one organization. On Saturday, June 13, the Ruby and Game Reserve fires became the Ruby Complex. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-11-fires.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:05:20 EST Two lightening strike fires, the Quincy Fire and the Game Reserve Fire, are currently burning within Grand Canyon National park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/endangered-humpback-chub-to-be-translocated-to-shinumo-creek-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:15:03 EST Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/propane-line-break-causes-short-term-closure-of-grand-canyon-visitor-center.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:50:45 EST Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-begins-trail-reconstruction-project-using-funds-received-under-presidents-economic-recovery-plan.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:58:41 EST On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park.  The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-08-fires.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:46:08 EST   http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-06-fires.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:39:29 EST   http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-05-game-reserve.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:52:48 EST   http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-04-rescue.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:30:28 EST Late this afternoon, park rangers rescued a 38 year old woman who had fallen approximately 50 feet near a popular view point in Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-04-fee-free.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:25:01 EST On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-01-award.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:34:13 EST At a recent meeting of area superintendents, Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin received the Regional Director's Superintendent of the Year Award for Natural Resource Stewardship from Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-06-02-search.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:58:41 EST A body, presumptively identified as 69 year old Robert (Bob) A. Williams, was found today by park search and rescue personnel in the Hermit Basin area of Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-30-search.htm Sat, 30 May 2009 23:57:54 EST Sixty-nine year old Robert A. Williams of Surprise, Arizona has not been located, and search efforts have yielded no additional clues as to his whereabouts. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-29-search.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 20:21:15 EST Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are now focusing their search for Robert A. Williams on the Hermit Basin area west of Grand Canyon Village. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-28-search.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 19:29:04 EST Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) search and rescue personnel are currently searching for a man last seen outside of the park's Backcountry Information Center on Saturday, May 23, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-22-stock.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 12:50:40 EST The National Park Service is now accepting comments on mule operations and stock use in Grand Canyon National Park as the agency begins to develop an environmental assessment.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-20-star.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 17:19:36 EST The nineteenth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2009 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-16-rx.htm Sat, 16 May 2009 13:58:19 EST Grand Canyon National Park has completed two of three South Rim prescribed fires planned for this spring. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-13-north-rim.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 13:32:05 EST The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 15 by 7:00 a.m. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-12-aps.htm Tue, 12 May 2009 16:02:47 EST The National Park Service and Arizona Public Service will be hosting a public event on Monday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate the installation of eighty-four photovoltaic solar panels at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-01a-missing.htm Fri, 01 May 2009 19:10:47 EST At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel found the body of a young man in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch.  The body has been identified as one of three young men missing since yesterday. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-05-01-phase-i.htm Fri, 01 May 2009 16:59:00 EST Construction began this week on visitor improvements outlined in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-missing-4-30.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:15:46 EST The National Park Service (NPS), with the assistance of the Department Public Safety, searched today for three individuals last seen earlier today in the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-04-23-rx.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:47:33 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers will be implementing up to three  prescribed fires on the South Rim this spring:  the Picnic Prescribed Fire, the Quarry Prescribed Fire and the Moqui Prescribed Fire.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-04-14-piles.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:43:24 EST The National Park Service will be burning piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  The pile burns will occur over the next few weeks as weather conditions allow. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-04-09-cwd.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:12:17 EST On Saturday, May 2, 2009, the staff and friends of Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating their second annual Celebrate Wildlife Day with special exhibits and programs, live animal demonstrations and fun for the entire family. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-2009-04-02-luke.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:12:59 EST Grand Canyon National Park was once again invited to display its contracted MD 900 Explorer helicopter at the recent "Thunder in the Desert" Open House and Air Show at Luke Air Force Base on March 21 and 22 in Glendale, Arizona.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/info-2009-04-01-turbid.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:12:02 EST Each year in the spring (April – June), an increase in the turbidity of drinking (potable) water occurs at Grand Canyon National Park.  Turbidity has no health effects.  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-njrd-03-09.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:12:02 EST On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with kid-friendly activities and programs for the entire family. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/3009-03-19-jarrell.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:47:35 EST Tim Jarrell, a 32 year veteran of the National Park Service, was recently named Chief of the Facilities Management Division at Grand Canyon National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-03-19-followup.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:28:58 EST      http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-03-17_arch_day.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:11:24 EST On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will host Archeology Day in honor of "Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month".  http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-03-16_death.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:45:27 EST      http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-03-16_sikorsky.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:13:11 EST On Monday, February 23, at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo Awards Banquet, "Salute to Excellence", members of Grand Canyon National Park's helitack and search and rescue crews received the Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service in recognition of their efforts during the short-haul rescue of sixteen stranded boaters on August 17, 2008 http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/post_anniversary.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:26:02 EST On Thursday, February 26, park staff, partners and friends gathered at the new Verkamp's Visitor Center on the South Rim to celebrate Grand Canyon's 90th year as a national park and to commemorate the re-opening of an historic structure as a park visitor center. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-03-02_sca.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:39:41 EST Grand Canyon National Park will host the second annual Alternative Spring Break program sponsored by The Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with American Eagle Outfitters. Grand Canyon is the only site hosting an SCA Alternative Spring Break program this year. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-02-27_condors.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:53:23 EST The public is invited to attend the 14th annual release of California Condors on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Four condors will be released at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-02-25_goal.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:11 EST At Grand Canyon National Park, the staff is ushering in its own era of excellence with the introduction of the park’s new Generating Organizational Advancement and Leadership or “GOAL” program. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/rangers-respond-to-911-call.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:02:11 EST Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Respond to 9-1-1 call in a housing area within the park and discover two deceased bodies http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2009-02-02_90th.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:06:05 EST Grand Canyon National Park will  celebrate its 90th Anniversary Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. along with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Verkamp's Visitor Center. The event will be open to the public and will take place at the Verkamp's Visitor Center located near the historic El Tovar in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim.