Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Opens 2027 Noncommercial River Trip Lottery

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - February 2nd, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park Updates North Rim 2026 Opening Plans

Grand Canyon National Park hopes to reopen popular North Rim spots including North Kaibab Trail on May 15.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - January 29th, 2026

Trump Orders Removal Of Climate Change, Native American Information From Parks

A week after taking down signs at Independence National Historical Park referencing George Washington's ownership of slaves, the National Park Service has been ordered to remove signs and displays pertaining to climate change and Native Americans at a handful of national parks in the West.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 27th, 2026

Solving The Gordian Knot Of The Colorado River Compact

While state and federal water stewards struggle to find common ground on how to manage the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and Lake Mead national recreation areas, questions are being raised over whether they are considering issues both downstream and upstream of Lake Powell.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2026

Grand Canyon Conservancy Announces New Board Members

Grand Canyon Conservancy announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election, revealing the addition of four new board members.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2026

Fireside Reads | Grand Canyon: Between River And Rim

Pete McBride’s “Grand Canyon Between River And Rim” is not just another coffee table photo book. Sure, it’s a large book with a maximum of photos and a minimum of verbiage, but this book is more than just pretty pictures. It tells the story of an epic journey by two friends (with help from others) over a 750-mile trek literally between the river and rim of the Grand Canyon.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 12th, 2026

Study Reveals Wastewater-Related Contaminants Found In South Rim Springs

A study reveals that the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service identified wastewater-related contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in several springs along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Assessment of Treated Wastewater Infiltration in Bright Angel Wash and the Potential for Contaminants of Emerging Concern Influencing Spring Water Quality Along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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By NPT Staff - January 7th, 2026

Lakes Powell And Mead Are More Than Two-Thirds Empty

Lakes Powell and Mead on the Colorado River are less than two-thirds full, leaving scientists, economists, and water law experts fearful that the reservoirs could soon be useless.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2025

Lodges On Grand Canyon's South Rim Reopen

Lodges on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park that have been closed since December 6 due to a lack of water have been allowed to reopen.

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2025

Grand Canyon To Reopen South Rim Hotels

Grand Canyon National Park will reopen hotels on the park’s South Rim beginning Wednesday, December 17 and will begin easing some water restrictions.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - December 15th, 2025

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