Grand Canyon National Park

Flying Home: The Colorado Plateau From Above And Below

No one writes today about the Colorado Plateau and the American Southwest with the eloquence and insight of Craig Childs. With his five books about this region he joins Mary Austin, Joseph Wood Krutch, Ann Zwinger, Ed Abbey, and Terry Tempest Williams in describing and celebrating the natural and cultural heritages of this region.

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By John Miles - January 25th, 2018 2:30am

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UPDATED: OIG Finds That Sexual Harassment Continues At Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, ground zero for sexual harassment complaints in the National Park Service, continues to be plagued by such behavior, according to an investigation into a park manager alleged to have harassed an intern.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2018 5:13pm

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Condor Recovery Program Hindered By Lead Shot That's Poisoning Birds

Soaring high overhead, circling upwards on thermals that lift wings spanning nearly 10 feet from tip to tip, California condors are one of the world's rarest birds. And while humans have helped immensely to recover their populations, humans also are standing in the way of recovery.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 21st, 2018 1:30am

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Fallout Continues Over Collapse Of National Park Service Advisory Board

Interior Department spokeswoman Heather Swift should not have used the saga of sexual harassment in the National Park System for political purposes, says a woman who claimed to have been a victim of such during her time at Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2018 10:08am

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Within And Beyond National Park Boundaries, A Chat With Superintendent Kate Cannon

While visiting Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over New Year, contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson had a chance to sit down and talk to Kate Cannon, Superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group. During their conversation, they discussed such things as favorite park spots to agency cooperation regarding oil and gas leasing outside of park boundaries to the power of a personal visit to a national park.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 17th, 2018 2:00am

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Pump Problems Continue To Leave Grand Canyon National Park Short Of Water

Repairing water pumps is not always an easy task, especially when they're in the Inner Gorge of Grand Canyon National Park. Ongoing problems with the pump at Indian Garden is forcing park staff, employees, and visitors to conserve water. And water retrictions might get tougher this week.

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By NPT Staff - January 7th, 2018 2:00am

Grand Canyon Water Woes Require Conservation Measures

A pump failure at Indian Gardens in the Inner Gorge of Grand Canyon National Park has forced the implementation of water conservation measures, including the use of disposable dishes at restaurants and menus that require less water for preparation.

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By NPT Staff - December 30th, 2017 9:16am

Rising Temperatures Threaten Viability Of Colorado River

Rising temperatures are amplifying the effects of recent drought on the Colorado River, which plays a key role in the health of national parks such as Canyonlands and Grand Canyon, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report.

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By NPT Staff - December 28th, 2017 1:30am

South Rim Roads Improvement Project To Begin In January

Construction will begin as early as January 2 at the Hermit Road interchange in Grand Canyon National Park to resurface and improve the Hermit Road and Village Loop intersection. This is the first part of a 2018 Federal Highways Administration project to improve several intersections and about 15 miles of roads in the park.

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By NPT Staff - December 26th, 2017 1:45am

Human Remains Found In Grand Canyon National Park

Human remains, possibly those of a man gone missing back in June, have been found in a drainage in Grand Canyon National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2017 1:20pm

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