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NPS Seeking Public Comment on Desert View Transformation

November 1, 2018 By Mike Buchheit

Desert View Watchtower | Photo by Mike Buchheit In 2015, the National Park Service (NPS) assumed control of the Watchtower at Desert View. This 1932-vintage architectural marvel, designed by Mary … [Read more...]

Grand Canyon Closed – How to Get Your Fix

Grand Canyon closed until further notice Grand Canyon’s visitor facilities, trails, and roads including Highway 64 are closed until further notice. These closures will be in effect 24-hours a day/7-days a week. A concession employee was confirmed with COVID-19 on March 30. On April 1, the NPS received a letter from the Health and Human… [Read More]

River Trips Cancelled and More Park Updates

I hadn’t planned on doing another update this soon, but there are some significant changes coming. River Trips Cancelled The park announced that all river trips including administrative, research, private and commercial trips, are suspended until May 21, 2020. This will be evaluated in mid-April pending current CDC guidance and options to reschedule trips will… [Read More]

Conditions at Grand Canyon Fluid

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the country, the situation at Grand Canyon and all national parks and public lands remain fluid. Stay abreast of all public health updates by visiting https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-national-park-public-health-update.htm. Entrance Fees Interior Secretary David Bernhardt decreed yesterday, March 18th, that entrance fees to all parks will be temporarily waived to make it easier… [Read More]

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