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07/04/2020

06/17/2020

Get outside in the sun.

It's Monday and we're already dreaming of getting outside... Comment with your plans for the weekend!
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06/17/2020

Pygmy warehouse has gone green. Full Solar generation for all electrical needs. Thanks to our friends at Rooftop Solar.

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05/22/2020

05/18/2020

Even though State Route 67 is now open between Jacob Lake and the North Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park - the North Rim of the park remains closed at this time.

As soon as we have the opening date for the North Rim, we will announce it here on Facebook and at:

https://nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm

On the South Rim of the park, on certain days, there is a limited opening of selected scenic overlooks along Desert View Drive. For more information and the schedule of open days: https://go.nps.gov/C19

05/17/2020

As the state’s stay-at-home orders expire, area residents and visitors alike have their eyes on the national parks and monuments of northern Arizona. The reopening of these landmarks will take

05/10/2020

The usual lineup of cars at the main entrance to the Grand Canyon is now replaced with rows of orange traffic cones and a large sign that reads, “The Grand Canyon is Closed.” With the cessation of services during the COVID-19 crisis, school closures and the inevitable unemployment, agencies and ...

04/16/2020

03/17/2020

Grand Canyon National Park is Open Today,

However, some NPS facilities have been closed and precautions are being taken because of the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19).

Here is the 2 pm update, Monday, March 16, 2020. https://go.nps.gov/C19 -

Image description: Railings at a scenic overlook with a vast canyon landscape of peaks and cliffs in the background, on a mostly overcast day.

03/03/2020

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the last few places in the United States where one can experience a star-filled night sky. We are determined to protect the night sky for future generations, keeping Grand Canyon in the dark.

Learn more about GCC's Dark Sky Preservation: https://www.grandcanyon.org/our-work/current-priorities/dark-skies/

#📸 : Lear Miller

01/21/2020

Beginning the 4800 ft. climb from Phantom Ranch to the South Rim - on the S. Kaibab Trail. (1/17/2020)

Winter hikers at Grand Canyon should be prepared for cold temperatures, icy trails, and short daylight hours. NPS backcountry rangers recommend bringing over-the-shoe-traction devices, trekking poles, extra snacks, flashlights/headlamps, and layered clothing that can easily be added or removed to adapt to a variety of weather conditions.

Stop by the Backcountry Information Center prior to your hike for a trail condition update, and pay close attention to the current weather forecast. More tips: https://go.nps.gov/15

Image description: This 360 view is looking down at the Kaibab Suspension Bridge crossing a green Colorado River. The bridge was completed in 1929, and has a span of 440 ft. Panning to the right, a number of trail switchbacks are visible, climbing up through the red and black walls of metamorphic schist, Grand Canyon's "basement rocks". Continuing to pan right, the river again comes into view, along with the broad river delta where Bright Angel Creek meets the Colorado River. Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch are between 1/2 and 3/4 of a mile up the side canyon above the delta. NPS/M.Quinn

01/17/2020

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” - Henry David Thoreau

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12/29/2019

12/13/2019

Beautiful!

11/27/2019

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — An approaching storm forecast to dump heavy snow in the region has accelerated the seasonal closing of the highway

11/25/2019

Planning to visit this week? We are expecting a major winter storm over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The top part of Grand Canyon trails are already icy! Don't risk it - like these folks.

Slip-on shoe traction & trekking poles are recommended. Bring yours with you, or purchase them at shops within Grand Canyon Village. (South Rim)

Here in the village, slip-on foot traction devices range in price from $20 to $45. They may be purchased at the General Store, Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon Conservancy Stores, and Bright Angel Bicycles.

Trekking poles may be rented from the General Store for $3 per pole, per day. https://www.visitgrandcanyon.com/dining-and-shopping/grand-canyon-outfitters

Grand Canyon Conservancy shops sell individual trekking poles for $20 each. These are not as robust as more expensive poles, but are fine for a holiday visit. https://www.grandcanyon.org/about-us/park-store-locations-and-hours/

ALERT issued Monday, Nov. 25, 2019: A major winter storm will impact the Grand Canyon region late Wednesday through early Saturday. Significant travel disruptions are anticipated through the Thanksgiving holiday.

[Image description: several people attempting to walk down a switchback on an icy trail. One person is using his hands to hold onto the trail to prevent falling. NPS file photo]

11/22/2019

First snow of the season!

I arrived last night in a flurry.

This morning, it's still rather cold here, on the South Rim.
Roads and footpaths are snowpacked and icy in places, so please be careful. The high temperature is expected to reach 41° F (5° C) today, so my visit here may last longer than planned.

We're expecting a sunny, clear, and cold weekend, with highs reaching around 50 ° F, and lows dipping into the teens. If you are planning to visit from California or Southern Arizona, bring some extra warm layers along. You can follow our weather forecast/webcam here: https://go.nps.gov/06



Image description: a creature made from snow placed on a rock wall along the edge of a colorful canyon landscape of peaks and cliffs. Friday, November 22, 2019 NPS/Jenny Eberlein

11/21/2019

Last month, thousands of climbers joined forces with other conservationists and Native American tribes to save Oak Flat (Chi'chil Bildagoteel) outside Phoenix,

11/20/2019

''Those who have not seen it will not believe any possible description; and those who have seen it know that it cannot be painted in either pigments or words.'' - J.B. Priestly

https://go.nps.gov/02

Image description: A vast and colorful landscape of peaks and cliffs rising thousands of feet from a canyon floor.

11/20/2019

Ambassador spent four days solo backpacking in Grand Canyon to celebrate turning in her book manuscript to and took a social media break. How do you celebrate big accomplishments or disconnect?
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📍The 11 Traditionally Associated Tribes of Grand Canyon are: Havasupai Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Las Vegas Band of Paiute Indians, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Navajo Nation, The Pueblo of Zuni and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

09/06/2019

Josh: "If you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. If it bites you and you die, it's venomous."

Drew: "What if I bite it and it dies?"

Josh: "That means you're venomous."

Peter: "What if it bites itself and I die?"

Jessica: "That's voodoo."

Peter: "What if it bites me and someone else dies?"

Josh: "That's correlation, not causation."

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The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a venomous rattlesnake that is fairly common in the Mojave desert. These small snakes get their name from their unique form of traction. The animals are primarily nocturnal, when they emerge to hunt small lizards and rodents. NOTE: Please don't try and bite any snakes. Observe all wildlife from a safe distance!

Photo: USFWS/Peter Pearsall

09/02/2019

In the two years since the Grand Canyon approved a plan to reduce the number of bison roaming in the national park, the herd has only grown in size.

09/01/2019

It's Scorpion season at Grand Canyon! Grand Canyon is home to all kinds of wildlife, and scorpions form an important part of the ecosystem here. Here we can see a mother scorpion hauling her babies around Phantom Ranch, hunting for food in the dark of night. Thanks to Ranger Brendan Oates for the picture!

For information on the most common variety of scorpion at Grand Canyon, the Arizona Bark Scorpion, visit: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/bark-scorpion.htm

NPS/Brendan Oates

08/31/2019

John Wesley Powell's historic voyage through Grand Canyon ended 150 years ago. Today, it is worth asking: Why do we remember Powell and his journey? What legacy did they leave? Find out in tonight's special evening program, beginning at 8pm at McKee Amphitheater. - BM

Pictured: An illustration from Powell's book, "The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons"

08/30/2019