Grand Canyon’s summer rains might have arrived a week or two late, but they have since remained true to form after breaking out last weekend. Scattered storms have soaked much of a park that was parched during a brutal dry spell stretching back to …
An Ancient Landscape that Never Grows Old
As a twenty-five year resident of Grand Canyon National Park, I often get asked, “Do the views ever get old?” “Not yet,” I'll reply without a moment's deliberation. And how could they? Anyone who has spent any time gaping at the canyon can attest …
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Fire Restrictions Imposed on Canyon Country
In response to the tinder dry conditions in northern Arizona, both Grand Canyon National Park and the adjacent Kaibab National Forest have announced Level II fire restrictions effective Friday, June 8. These measures are designed to limit the …
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Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees on the Rise
As of June 1st, it just got more expensive to visit Grand Canyon National Park. Following a lengthy review of entrance fees across the National Park System at the urging of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the cost for a single car entering the park …
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Over There: North Rim Re-Opens on May 15
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park opens today, and will play host to hundreds of thousands of visitors, until mid-October when it closes again for the winter. Savvy Grand Canyon enthusiasts often make a tradition of spending a night or two …
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