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Bright Angel Trail as it begins its descent from Grand Canyon Village into the canyon. NPS photo

Hiker Fatality along the Bright Angel Trail within Grand Canyon National Park

On July 7 at approximately 2 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of an unresponsive hiker on the Bright Angel Trail, approximately 100 feet below the Bright Angel Trailhead. Bystanders initiated CPR as Xanterra Fire and Security and National Park Service (NPS) medical personnel responded from the rim. All attempts by

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Zion National Park, Hikers on the Narrows Trail.

Update on Zion National Park visitor use management planning effort

National Park Service continues a multi-year research and planning initiative The National Park Service (NPS) continues to prepare a draft Visitor Use Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Zion National Park. This plan and EA will propose actions to provide sustainable visitor access, protect park resources, improve visitor experiences, and promote visitor and staff

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Charles Hall Ferry NPS

Halls Crossing to Bullfrog Ferry Resumes Operations in Glen Canyon NRA

The Charles Hall Ferry returns to service July 4th providing passage over Lake Powell between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. The ferry is scheduled to make four round trips daily during the summer, departing Halls Crossing every two hours beginning at 10:00 a.m. Initially, the ferry will operate Thursdays through Sundays and fee payment will be cash only.

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Construction along the Plateau Point Trail in the Grand Canyon NPS Photo

Modified Transcanyon Waterline construction closures begin October 21, 2024 – Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) is announcing modified closure dates of inner canyon trails and facilities to support the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL) construction project.   New inner canyon closure dates are:   These closures are necessary for the protection of staff and visiting public during an extensive TCWL construction effort along the Bright Angel Trail. Visitors

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NPS Ranger greets boaters. NPS / Brent&Dawn Davis

Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell July 4 to 6, 2024

Focus is to End Deaths and Injuries Caused by Boating Under the Influence Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Ariz. – From July 4 to 6, 2024, the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement initiative will take place on Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rangers, in partnership with the National Association of State

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The Bright Angel Trail near the Pipe Creek River Resthouse NPS Photo/J. Baird

Hiker fatality along the Bright Angel Trail – Grand Canyon National Park

On June 16 at approximately 6:45 a.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of an unresponsive hiker on the Bright Angel Trail, approximately 0.5 miles east of the Pipe Creek River Resthouse. All attempts by bystanders and National Park Service (NPS) personnel to resuscitate the individual were unsuccessful. The hiker was a

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dog being rescued in Joshua Tree National Park.

Dog Rescued From Rocks by Search and Rescue Team in Joshua Tree National Park

Park rangers and members of the Joshua Tree Search and Rescue Team (JOSAR) rescued a dog stuck on a ledge near Jumbo Rocks Campground, on June 9th, after the owners reported their unleashed pet missing the day before.  The dog was spooked by his surroundings and ran off early in the morning. Approximately 24 hours later,

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