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Fires / Prescribed Burns / Smoke Status in Park

No matter what time of year, Grand Canyon can experience smoke or fire of some sort. Whether it is a current wildfire or prescribed burns to prevent future catastrophic disasters, there is often a possibility of smoke in the area. Keep abreast of fires and air quality by visiting this page before your Grand Canyon visit.

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  • Grand Canyon Fire Updates / Advisories / Restrictions / Closures
  • Grand Canyon’s Twitter Feed
  • InciWeb Grand Canyon – For incidents specific to to Grand Canyon National Park
  • InciWeb Arizona – Look under “Units” for area burning
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Entrance Fees & Park Brochures

Trip Planners and Pocket Maps and Service Guides Links will open in a new window. All documents …

Fires / Prescribed Burns / Smoke Status in Park

No matter what time of year, Grand Canyon can experience smoke or fire of some sort. Whether it is a …

Fishing Regulations

Fishing in the Colorado River requires a current Arizona state fishing license with a Trout Stamp. …

Grand Canyon National Park Links

You can download literature for planning your visit to the park directly from Grand …

Grand Canyon Trivia & Facts

Here are some tidbits and facts that you might enjoy learning about Grand Canyon National Park …

Grand Canyon Weather

When most people think of Arizona, they think of heat, sand dunes, cactus, and rattlesnakes. Many do …

Havasu and Mooney Falls

IMPORTANT: All Havasupai tourism has been suspended for the Campground and the Lodge until further …

Mileage (Km) to / from Grand Canyon’s South Rim

If you are interested in mileage to the North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park has driving distances …

Ranger Programs

Grand Canyon National Park offers ranger programs throughout the park. Whether you are visiting the …

Regional Indian Reservations

Below are the Indian Reservations found in the immediate Grand Canyon region. Please note that it is …

Slideshows

Below are some photo galleries and slideshows from various activities and locations - most are from …

Visitor Information Centers

Arizona Office of Tourism1100 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007(866) 275-5816, (602) …

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