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Repaired Pipeline Again Carrying Water Into Grand Canyon National Park's Inner Canyon

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 6, 2012 - 5:46pm
Rest easy hikers, water is once again flowing into the Inner Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon National Park Officials Find Route Around Washed-Out Section Of North Kaibab Trail

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 4, 2012 - 1:42pm
You can attempt a rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon National Park now that a detour around a washed-out section of the North Kaibab Trail has been provided, but park officials caution that it's pretty narrow and "hazardous conditions exist."

Grand Canyon National Park Seeking Input On Fisheries Management Plans

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 3, 2012 - 1:24am
How should fishing be managed in the Colorado River that runs through Grand Canyon National Park? What should the catch limits be, how should non-native species be addressed, and what should be done with endangered species struggling to survive?

Third Pipeline Break In A Week Halts Cross-Canyon Travel In Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 31, 2012 - 7:02pm
For the third time in a week, a pipeline carrying water below the rim in Grand Canyon National Park has broken. This time the break washed out a 45-foot section of the North Kaibab Trail, and park officials say that means cross-canyon travel won't be possible for the near future.

Exploring The Parks: Pipe Spring National Monument

Submitted by Lee Dalton on May 29, 2012 - 1:12am
A tiny waystation in Arizona took hold thanks to its precious commodity -- water. Today, visitors to Pipe Spring National Monument can explore the wondrous history of this place that dates to 300 B.C.

House GOP Uncovers Email Trail That Questions Data That Lead To Ban On Hard-rock Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 28, 2012 - 1:26am
An email trail uncovered by House Republicans voices the belief that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management relied more on "confusion and obfuscation" than science in justifying a 20-year ban on new hard-rock mining claims on 1 million acres surrounding Grand Canyon National Park.

Interior Department Eyes Removal Of Non-Native Trout From Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 24, 2012 - 1:37am
Non-native trout, while prized by anglers who fish the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, threaten to wipe out native species in the river that can't compete with them. While Interior Department officials have a plan to remove the trout, it's effectiveness is being questioned.

Interior Department Announces Resumption Of High Flows From Glen Canyon Dam Into Colorado River

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 23, 2012 - 11:50am
Top Interior Department officials, with an eye toward restoring some semblance of natural rhythms to Grand Canyon National Park, on Wednesday announced plans to resume high-flow releases from Glen Canyon Dam into the Colorado River.

Man Falls 600 Feet To His Death On South Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 22, 2012 - 7:08pm
A visitor to Grand Canyon National Park fell approximately 600 feet to his death from the South Rim on Tuesday, according to park officials.

Before They're Gone, A Family's Year-Long Quest To Explore America's Most Endangered National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 21, 2012 - 1:47am
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In approaching Before They're Gone, A Family's Year-Long Quest to Explore America's Most Endangered National Parks, Michael Lanza desires to take his young son and daughter to places that most amazed him -- national parks -- before climate change alters their appearance too greatly.

Does Your Teen Want To Get Wet? Apply For The Rim-To-River Or Grand Inspiration Programs At Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 17, 2012 - 1:55am
Floating the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is a transformational expedition for many. If your teen is up for it, they can experience the wonders of the canyon on a trip organized by Grand Canyon Youth, a non-profit organized specifically to get youth into the park.

Make Your National Park Visit As Inexpensive As Possible

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 16, 2012 - 1:52am
Travel in these days of a weak economy and high fuel costs can be expensive, but there are some ways that you can trim the costs of visiting your favorite national park.

National Travel And Tourism Strategy Provides Justification For More Investment In National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 11, 2012 - 1:51am
A national strategy for building travel and tourism in the United States, with a goal of enticing more foreign visitors to come to America, touches in no small part on the role national parks play in tourism. And that, says the National Parks Conservation Association, is a perfect justification for investing more in the parks.

New Exhibits At Grand Canyon Visitor Center Will Help With Trip Planning, Understanding Cultural And Natural History

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 27, 2012 - 1:20am
A makeover of the exhibits at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center near Mather Point on the park's South Rim will make it easier to plan a backcountry trek, and to learn about the canyon's cultural and natural histories.

Groups Win Chance To Intervene In Lawsuit Over Uranium Mining Around Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 20, 2012 - 6:04pm
Five groups, including the National Parks Conservation Association and the Sierra Club, are being allowed to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the Interior Department's decision to withdraw 1 million acres surrounding Grand Canyon National Park from uranium mining.

North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park To Open To Public On May 15

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 17, 2012 - 1:21am
Snow is melting, the air is warming, and that means you'll soon be able to drive to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Some Unusual National Park Raft Trips To Consider

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 4, 2012 - 1:56am
There are raft trips, and then there are raft trips. Once upon a time the prime objective was to get wet and have fun while bucking rapids, but these days companies are getting more creative in the trips they offer. Yoga, anyone?

Images of America – Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch

Submitted by Jim Burnett on April 2, 2012 - 1:18am
Grand Canyon
There aren't many places in national parks where you can venture well into the backcountry by foot, raft or saddle and then enjoy a good meal you didn't cook yourself and sleep in a bed you didn't tote. One of them is the subject of a new book, Images of America - Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch, and it's worth a read.

Study: Development Around National Parks Far Surpasses That In Other Parts Of The Country

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 2, 2012 - 1:10am
Development and population density around units of the National Park System greatly outpaces that occurring around other parts of the country, according to a Montana State University study.

How To Bag A Reservation In A National Park Lodge

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on March 25, 2012 - 1:41am
Although it can be quite difficult to get into a room at Old Faithful Inn, Many Glacier Hotel, Yosemite Lodge, and El Tovar during high season, there are ways to improve your chances of bagging a reservation at a national park lodge.

Lodging In the Parks: Why There Are No Rooms At The Inn

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on March 18, 2012 - 2:17am
Can't find a room in the national park inn of your choice? This story explains why that might be the case.

Traveler's Gear Box: Water Vessels, Steel And Otherwise

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 2, 2012 - 2:06am
With warm weather already here in some parts of the Southwest, and with disposable water bottles on their way out from a number of national parks, what's the best way to stay hydrated in the parks?

Near-Total Solar Eclipse Will Cut a Path Across Western National Parks in May

Submitted by Jim Burnett on February 29, 2012 - 2:13am
Sunday May 20, 2012 will offer a Celestial Super Bowl—a near-total solar eclipse—and parks in parts of the western U.S. will offer some prime viewing locations. If you want to make travel plans for special eclipse-related activities or purchase equipment for safe viewing, just don't wait too long to do so.

Hiker Killed By 300-Foot Fall in Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 27, 2012 - 3:41pm
A 24-year-old Arizona woman was killed in a 300-foot fall while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Monday.

Crater Lake National Park Officials Given Final Say Over Sightseeing Overflights

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 22, 2012 - 2:55am
While legislation has been signed into law by President Obama to give Crater Lake National Park officials final say on whether to allow helicopter sightseeing tours over the park, that authority is lacking in many other units of the National Park System.

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.
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