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Body recovered in Grand Canyon believed to be missing hiker

Body recovered in Grand Canyon believed to be missing hiker

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a body has been recovered from the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park and it’s believed to be that of a California man reported missing from a commercial river trip last month. Park rangers say the body was recovered Wednesday […]

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California man reported missing after hike in Grand Canyon

California man reported missing after hike in Grand Canyon

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities at Grand Canyon National Park continue to search for a California man reported missing after a hike. National Park Service officials say 66-year-old Peter Francis Schwab of Healdsburg was last seen Friday on a river trip on the Colorado River. They say […]

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Grand Canyon crews finish 2.7-square-mile prescription fire

Grand Canyon crews finish 2.7-square-mile prescription fire

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say Grand Canyon National Park has completed ignition operations on a prescribed fire. Crews will continue to mop up any areas along the fires perimeter that may threaten the holding line. Because of changing conditions, fire managers have decided to halt any […]

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Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story

Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story

PHOENIX (AP) — In a story June 5 about the Grand Canyon and dark skies, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the national park has been named an International Dark Sky Park. A decision on the designation is expected later this month. A corrected version of the story is below: […]

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Grand Canyon named International Dark Sky Park

Grand Canyon named International Dark Sky Park

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park has been recognized for its work in reducing light pollution of the night sky. The Arizona Republic reported Wednesday that the International Dark-Sky Association has named the Grand Canyon an International Dark Sky Park. The park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy started retrofitting more than […]

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Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged

Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials have temporarily placed restrictions on water use on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park after rockslides caused a pipeline break. The National Park Service announced Thursday that public laundry and shower facilities are closed as well as public restrooms with […]

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Park Service plans replace, shorten water line for South Rim

Park Service plans replace, shorten water line for South Rim

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The National Park Service plans to partially replace and shorten the frequently broken 50-year-old pipeline that supplies water to the Grand Canyon National Park hotels, campgrounds, staff housing and other facilities on the South Rim. An announcement Wednesday said the newly approved plan includes replacing […]

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Grand Canyon National Park resuming normal operations

Grand Canyon National Park resuming normal operations

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park remained open with limited services during the partial government shutdown and the shutdown’s end has park officials gearing up to resume regular operations. Officials said Saturday that visitor centers and permit offices will reopen and collection of fees will […]

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Arizona Governor: Grand Canyon National Park to remain open

Arizona Governor: Grand Canyon National Park to remain open

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is offering assurances to people planning to visit Grand Canyon National Park, saying it will remain open regardless of whether there is a federal government partial shutdown. The park is a major tourist attraction and Ducey announced Friday that he’s implementing a state […]

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