November 18, 2009
Rainbow Bridge Photo Contest Winners Announced
Superintendent Stan Austin at Rainbow Bridge National Monument today announced that Tom Morris of Bartlett, Illinois has been selected as the grand prize winner in the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Photo Contest.
November 16, 2009
Partnership Born to Combat Invasive Russian Olive
A new partnership has been formed to combat the spread of Russian olive and other invasive weeds on private and public lands in the Escalante River watershed in southern Utah.
November 05, 2009
Glen Canyon Waives Entrance Fees in Observance of Veterans Day
Superintendent Stan Austin today announced that in honor of America’s service men and women, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
October 30, 2009
Nevada Man Found Guilty in Quagga Mussel Case
In the first trial involving Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s mussel prevention regulations, a federal judge has ordered a Nevada man to pay a $2500 fine for failing to have his boat inspected for mussels before launching on Lake Powell.
October 27, 2009
Glen Canyon Winter Hours of Operation
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area announces the following winter operating hours for facilities and commercial services.
October 20, 2009
Rangers Rescue Four People From A Sinking Vessel
Vessel sinks in Face Canyon on Lake Powell,four passengers rescued.
October 19, 2009
Houseboat Fire Sends Six to Hospitals
A Friday Houseboat fire on Lake Powell resulted in burns and other injuries to six people.
October 15, 2009
NPS Rangers Conduct Technical Rescue of Stranded Hikers
NPS Rangers Conduct Technical Rescue of Stranded Hikers
October 13, 2009
Glen Canyon to Host Triathlon on Saturday
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Saturday, October 17, will host the Powell 3 Triathlon.
October 13, 2009
Zebra Mussel Interdiction Hours for Winter 2009-2010
Effective November 1, 2009, the National Park Service will implement winter season hours of operation for mandatory mussel interdiction services at Lake Powell.
September 28, 2009
Hiker Fatality on Lake Powell
On Saturday, September 26, National Park Service (NPS) dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a call that a hiker in the Escalante arm of Lake Powell had fallen from a cliff to the water below.
September 22, 2009
National Public Lands Day Events at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area this Saturday
Please join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area this Saturday, September 26, as we celebrate National Public Lands Day by waiving entrance fees and cleaning-up Lake Powell.
September 21, 2009
Join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on September 26 for a Day of Service and Celebration
This Saturday, September 26, please join staff from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a Day of Service and Celebration on National Public Lands Day.
September 09, 2009
Rainbow Bridge Photo Contest Deadline Nears
September 30, 2009, is the deadline to submit photos to the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Photo Contest.
September 08, 2009
Parasailing Incident Leads to Injuries
On Monday morning, September 7, park dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a cell phone call indicating a visitor had sustained severe head injuries.
September 08, 2009
Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for Construction of the Glen Canyon Rim Trail
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent Stan Austin today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Glen Canyon Rim Trail Environmental Assessment (EA).
September 01, 2009
Boy Scouts Perform Volunteer Work at Glen Canyon
Young men and adult leaders with Boy Scouts of America Troop 99 traveled from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to undertake a week-long volunteer project at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
August 31, 2009
Glen Canyon Names Deputy Superintendent
Superintendent Stan Austin has announced that Brian Carey has been selected the Deputy Superintendent for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Carey will assume his new duties in October.
August 25, 2009
Storm Scuttles Thirteen Boats on Lake Powell
Thirteen vessels, including a houseboat, were swamped during a brief but intense storm that struck Lake Powell on the afternoon of Saturday, June 22. No injuries were reported.
August 04, 2009
4-Year-Old Drowns in Lake Powell
A four-year-old boy has lost his life in a drowning incident on Lake Powell.
July 31, 2009
Rainbow Bridge Centennial Commemoration Events at Carl Hayden Visitor Center
From August 12th through 15th, the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will host presentations and activities for children and adults as part of the ongoing commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
July 21, 2009
Utah Man Dies of Unknown Cause
On Sunday, July 19 at 6:45 p.m. (MDT) park dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was notified that a 26 year-old male from Brigham City, Utah was discovered not breathing on a houseboat.
June 29, 2009
Boat Fire at Stateline Launch Ramp
On June 25, 2009, National Park Service (NPS) firefighters responded to reports that a ski boat was on fire at the Stateline Launch Ramp.
June 29, 2009
Lake Powell Launching Restrictions to Begin June 29 2009
Effective June 29, 2009, self-certification of watercraft will no longer be an option at all major launch ramps and screening for the invasive mussels by trained personnel will be mandatory for all vessels.
June 16, 2009
Fire at Wahweap Marina
A Friday night fire at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell resulted in the sinking of two boats.
June 10, 2009
New Zebra Mussel Prevention Requirements on Lake Powell
In response to the continued and growing threat of the introduction of quagga and zebra mussels at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, new requirements for Lake Powell boaters will be in effect during the main boating season of 2009.
June 05, 2009
Public Comment Sought on Environmental Assessment for Glen Canyon Rim Trail
The National Park Service today announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Glen Canyon Rim Trail is available for review and public comment.
June 05, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to Waive Entrance Fees
Superintendent Stan Austin today announced that Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will join 390 other national parks across American and offer three fee-free weekends this summer.
June 04, 2009
Recovery of Boating Accident Victim
At 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, National Park Service divers with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area recovered the body of Mr. Robert Prescott of St. Petersburg, Florida.
May 29, 2009
Rangers Carry Out Multiple Rescues During Severe Storm
National Park Service (NPS) rangers at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area affected three nearly simultaneous rescues on Lake Powell on Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
May 19, 2009
Drowning in Cataract Canyon
A 37 year old male drowned Saturday, May 16 while rafting on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
May 13, 2009
GLEN CANYON EMPLOYEE RECEIVES VALOR AWARD
An employee with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received the Department of the Interior’s highest award for Valor.
May 11, 2009
Glen Canyon Employee Receives American Heart Association Save-a-Life Award
Superintendent Stan Austin has presented Glen Canyon National Recreation Area employee Ray Hall with the American Heart Association Save-a-Life award, as well as the Glen Canyon Employee of the Quarter award.
May 08, 2009
CASTLE ROCK CUT OPENS
Superintendent Stan Austin at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area today announced that the Castle Rock Cut is open to boat travel on Lake Powell.
April 30, 2009
Photo Contest to Commemorate Rainbow Bridge Centennial
Staff from Rainbow Bridge National Monument today announced that the National Park Service is sponsoring a photo contest to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national monument.
April 29, 2009
Update on Boating Accident on Lake Powell Victim Recovered
At 10:47 a.m. Monday, April 27, the body of Mr. Terry Michael Taranto of Prescott Valley, Arizona was recovered from Lake Powell
April 29, 2009
Boating Accident on Lake Powell Information on Accident Victims
Update: Boating Accident on Lake Powell Information on Accident Victims
April 29, 2009
Two Missing in Boating Accident on Lake Powell
Two Missing in Boating Accident on Lake Powell
April 29, 2009
public comment sought on environmental assessment for Page Water Supply Project
Public Comment Sought on Environmental Assessment for Page Water Supply Project
April 13, 2009
Brian Sweatland Named Branch Chief at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Brian Sweatland Named Branch Chief at
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
March 13, 2009
MUSSEL-INFESTED BOAT PREVENTED FROM LAUNCHING
Staff at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) today announced a vessel with live quagga mussels attached was prevented from launching at Lake Powell on Wednesday.
March 09, 2009
Facilities to Re-Open as Spring Approaches
The weather is getting warmer, the trees are starting to bud, and people’s thoughts are turning to summer vacation.
March 09, 2009
Hidden Slough Revegetation Project Announces Planned Burn
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) Superintendent Stan Austin announced today that slash piles of tamarisk were scheduled to be burned this Thursday, March 5, in the Hidden Slough area of the Colorado River.
February 12, 2009
Park Announces Work on Castle Rock Cut to Begin
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) Superintendent Stan Austin announced today that work will begin next week on deepening the Castle Rock Cut.
February 10, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Facility Closure at Stateline
The Facilities & Maintenance Division at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) announced today that the rest room facilities at Stateline launch ramp would be closed beginning February 12.
February 05, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces RSS Feed Now Available for News Releases
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) announced today that RSS feeds are available from the park’s website for all news releases.
February 04, 2009
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE 2008 UPLAKE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN ANDENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Release of the Finding of NO Significant Impact for the 2008 Uplake Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment.
