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Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned At Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by Randy Johnson on February 6, 2012 - 5:44pm
​ Grand Canyon National Park will eliminate the in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers within 30 days under a plan approved today by National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels.

Weighted Lottery Now Open for Private Float Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 2, 2012 - 2:07am
Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting applications for private river trip permits to float the Colorado River through the park during calendar year 2013.

Survey of Western Attitudes Shows Strong Support for National Parks, Clean Environment

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 31, 2012 - 2:59am
A survey of Westerners shows overwhelming support for conservation of the landscape, with strong pluralities agreeing that "national parks, forests, monuments and wildlife areas, are an essential part" of their state economies.

PEER Calls For Transparency From National Park Foundation In Its Corporate Partnerships

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 24, 2012 - 12:12pm
More transparency is needed from the National Park Foundation in the agreements it reaches with corporate partners, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said Tuesday.

Historic Red Horse Cabin At Grand Canyon National Park Reopens For Guests

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on January 18, 2012 - 2:43am
An historic two-bedroom cabin that dates to 1890 and is considered the oldest structure on the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park has been fully restored and is being rented out by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

Interior Secretary Salazar Withdraws 1 Million Acres Around Grand Canyon National Park From Hardrock Mining

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 9, 2012 - 1:00pm
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar moved today to withdraw more than 1 million acres surrounding Grand Canyon National Park from hard-rock mining.

Holiday Video Greetings from Your National Parks

Submitted by Jim Burnett on December 25, 2011 - 2:34am
The National Park Service is using modern technology to share holiday greetings from parks across the country. Short videos filmed in 15 parks are airing on the National Park Service's YouTube channel through the end of the month.

Longest-Running Film in History Highlighted in New Park Exhibit

Submitted by Jim Burnett on December 23, 2011 - 2:37am
It's said to be the longest-running movie in history, and it played daily in a national park for sixty years. A new digital version of highlights from the film is part of a just-opened exhibit that includes other intriguing glimpses into the past. Do you know which park is home to this movie?

Encounters With the Archdruid

Submitted by Lee Dalton on December 21, 2011 - 2:28am
Encounters with the Archdruid
Though written some 40 years ago, Encounters with the Archdruid still carries valuable lessons for us to consider today.

Grand Canyon National Park Recognized For Its Trail Of Time

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 19, 2011 - 2:51am
The Trail of Time, located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, recently won an Interpretive Media Award from the National Association for Interpretation.