Hiker Killed By 300-Foot Fall in Grand Canyon National Park
A 24-year-old Arizona woman was killed in a 300-foot fall while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Monday.
- By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2012 3:42pm
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Crater Lake National Park Officials Given Final Say Over Sightseeing Overflights
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.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2012 3:00am
Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned At Grand Canyon National Park
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.
- By Randy Johnson - February 6th, 2012 6:47pm
Weighted Lottery Now Open for Private Float Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park
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.
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- By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Survey of Western Attitudes Shows Strong Support for National Parks, Clean Environment
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.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2012 3:00am
PEER Calls For Transparency From National Park Foundation In Its Corporate Partnerships
More transparency is needed from the National Park Foundation in the agreements it reaches with corporate partners, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said Tuesday.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2012 12:36pm
Historic Red Horse Cabin At Grand Canyon National Park Reopens For Guests
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.
- By David and Kay Scott - January 18th, 2012 3:00am
Interior Secretary Salazar Withdraws 1 Million Acres Around Grand Canyon National Park From Hardrock Mining
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
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.
- By Jim Burnett - December 25th, 2011 3:00am
Longest-Running Film in History Highlighted in New Park Exhibit
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?
- By Jim Burnett - December 23rd, 2011 3:00am
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