http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:01 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d20-New-Visitor-Center-parking-areas-will-be-open-by-Thanksgiving-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS Photo of a busy day at the old Mather Point parking areaThe park service expects the new parking areas at the Visitor Center to be open and available for use by Thanksgiving.  The parking areas will be a welcome improvement from the days of ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d20-New-Visitor-Center-parking-areas-will-be-open-by-Thanksgiving-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Man-dies-on-Bright-Angel-Trail-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Bright Angel Trail above Indian Garden (Mike Quinn, NPS)Yesterday evening, November 9th, Grand Canyon National Park Service rescue personnel responded to a report of a man down on the Bright Angel Trail just below the mile-and-a-half rest stop. ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:29:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Man-dies-on-Bright-Angel-Trail-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Grand-Canyon-Stay-and-Play-Package-offered-to-Greenbuild-Conference-attendees-and-others?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS PhotoThe Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2009 is in Phoenix, Arizona next week from November 11th through the 13th.  Started in 2002, Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to sustainable building design... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Grand-Canyon-Stay-and-Play-Package-offered-to-Greenbuild-Conference-attendees-and-others?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Everyone-can-visit-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-for-free-on-November-11th?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS PhotoThe Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that not only will veterans and their familes be given given a fee - free day on Veteran's Day, all visitors will be given a free-fee day tat day.  The Department of Agriculture wi... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:01:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Everyone-can-visit-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-for-free-on-November-11th?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Veterans-and-their-families-can-visit-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-for-free-on-Veterans-Day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Since 2006, the National Park Service has been commemorating Veteran's Day at all NPS sites with a fee-free day for all military veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.  The free entry will be available f... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:19:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Veterans-and-their-families-can-visit-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-for-free-on-Veterans-Day?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d21-The-tamarisk-leaf-beetle-has-been-found-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Tamarisk Leaf BeetleNPS released photoTamarisk control  along tributaries of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park has been has been a park service project since 2000. The invasive plant is not native to North America and crowds out n... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:38:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d21-The-tamarisk-leaf-beetle-has-been-found-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Grand-Canyon-Railway-Locomotive-237-Rebuild--Part-9?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Locomotive 237 Up on Jacks While Trucks Are Removed - photo: GCR Maintenance Crew Work had slowed on the Grand Canyon Railway Locomotive 237 rebuild project due to a shift in priorities.  The shop was recently focused on read... Grand Canyon Railway Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:29:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Grand-Canyon-Railway-Locomotive-237-Rebuild--Part-9?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Take-a-rafting-trip-down-the-Grand-Canyon-in-2010-at-2009-prices?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS PhotoArizona River Runners announced today that they are now booking 2010 raft trips down the Colorado River in the heart of Grand Canyon National Park at 2009 prices.  These lower prices are for a limited time - if you have always wanted to... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:48:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Take-a-rafting-trip-down-the-Grand-Canyon-in-2010-at-2009-prices?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d5-A-new-mule-ride-is-being-offered-at-the-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Photo Courtesy of Xanterra Parks & ResortsStarting today a new mule ride tour is being offered to guests at the Grand Canyon South Rim.  The new Abyss Overlook Mule Ride will replace the Plateau Point Ride.  The new ride is along the ri... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:28:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d5-A-new-mule-ride-is-being-offered-at-the-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Park-Service-will-start-planned-prescribed-burns-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-today?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS photo from an earlier burn The National Park Service plans to start the Hance/Watson prescribed burn today.  The fire will be approximately 2 miles south of Grandview Point and Highway 64.  It will be surrounded by two prior fires fr... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:13:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Park-Service-will-start-planned-prescribed-burns-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-today?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Discounted-winter-lodging-rates-available-at-the-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS PhotoWinter is a wonderful time to visit the Grand Canyon.  The canyon is beautiful dusted with snow, the fireplaces are lit in the El Tovar, and the crowds have left for the season.  GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – September 29, 2009 ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:47:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Discounted-winter-lodging-rates-available-at-the-Grand-Canyon?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Grand-Canyon-North-Rim-will-remain-open-into-November-with-limited-facilities?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner North Rim - photo: Linda Updike 2009 Fall is in the air and it won't be long before the North Rim is snowed in for the winter.  The lodge closes on October 15th.  The road will remain open until November 29th or until snow closes the hig... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:56:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Grand-Canyon-North-Rim-will-remain-open-into-November-with-limited-facilities?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d25-The-National-Park-Service-has-a-new-Director--Jonathan-B-Jarvis?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS Photo of the new Director of the National Park ServiceJonathan B. Jarvis, a 30-year veteran of the National Park Service, was confirmed last night by the U.S. Senate as the 18th director of the National Park Service.“I am relieved that the ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:27:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d25-The-National-Park-Service-has-a-new-Director--Jonathan-B-Jarvis?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-to-celebrate-Earth-Science-Week?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS Photo  Earth Science Week will be celebrated at the Grand Canyon during the week of October 11 - 17th.  A variety of special activities and programs will be offered. Superintendent Steve Martin said, “Grand Canyon National P... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:24:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-to-celebrate-Earth-Science-Week?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Hiker-who-died-in-Grand-Canyon-fall-was-from-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS Photo The body found Tuesday morning in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as Thomas Peake, a 39 year old from Atlanta, Georgia.  Mr. Peake  was hiking alone on the Lava Falls Route trail and medical examiners determined ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:52:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Hiker-who-died-in-Grand-Canyon-fall-was-from-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Another-hiker-dies-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Toroweap Overlook NPS Photo Another tragic hiking story in a year that has had too many already.  Today, National Park Service Rangers recovered a body near Toroweap Valley below the North Rim.  The lone male hiker started a hike y... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:29:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Another-hiker-dies-in-Grand-Canyon-National-Park?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-concessionaire-receives-an-Environmental-Achievement-Award?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner NPS PhotoXanterra Parks & Resorts at the Grand Canyon South Rim has received a 2009 Environmental Achievement Award from the National Park Service. The Denver-based company received four awards in all.  The awards recognize environmental ini... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:52:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-concessionaire-receives-an-Environmental-Achievement-Award?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Entrance-fees-put-to-good-use-at-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-upgrading-Desert-View-drive-facilities?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Desert View Gift Shop - NPS photoThe Park Service at the Grand Canyon announced yesterday that the Desert View restrooms are going to be renovated and that chemical toilets along four locations along the Desert View drive are going to be replace... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:23:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Entrance-fees-put-to-good-use-at-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-upgrading-Desert-View-drive-facilities?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d12-In-2010-the-Grand-Canyon-will-be-featured-on-one-of-the-new-National-Park-Quarters?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner  Starting in 2010, the US Mint will issue a new series of quarters known as the National Park Quarters in accordance with the "America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008".  This new series will follow the h... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:22:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d12-In-2010-the-Grand-Canyon-will-be-featured-on-one-of-the-new-National-Park-Quarters?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Grand-Canyon-Railway-converts-a-steam-locomotive-to-run-on-waste-vegetable-oil?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner Steam Locomotive 4960 Warms Up This Past Weekend - photo: Linda Updike 2009 I wrote in an earlier article why the Grand Canyon Railway is converting Steam Locomotive 4960 to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO) now I’ll write about how they did ... Grand Canyon Railway Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Grand-Canyon-Railway-converts-a-steam-locomotive-to-run-on-waste-vegetable-oil?cid=exrss-Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Examiner