Desert News
A break in the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline late on Monday, May 4th has resulted in the implementation of water conservation measures for the inner canyon and no water availability at Roaring Springs or Cottonwood. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-conservation.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon National Park Leads to Inner Canyon Water Conservation Read More »
Fire managers plan a prescribed fire within Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-fire-managers-plan-prescribed-fire-for-grand-canyon-village.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire for Grand Canyon Village Read More »
The National Park Service is able to confirm that yesterday’s over the edge incident resulted in a fatality. Earlier today the body of the victim was recovered by short haul operation utilizing the park helicopter. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/over-edge-fatality.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Over the Edge Incident a Confirmed Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Read More »
On Thursday, April 30 at approximately 4:20 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a man who had fallen from the edge of the rim trail east of Mather Point. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/over-edge.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Over the Edge Incident at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz.– The field work for replacement of the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) near Phantom Ranch that began January 26, 2015 has progressed, and as of April 24, 2015 the contractor has replaced over a quarter mile (0.4 km) of new pipe. The contractor—Ortega Plumbing and Heating of Albuquerque, NM—has an additional quarter mile of
AJO, Arizona: The British Broadcasting Corporation will be visiting Organ Pipe to film an upcoming 3 part series about the “Wild West”. The series will be produced by the BBC Natural History Unit which has previously created documentaries about Yellowstone, Madagascar, the Galapagos and other natural wonders. One part of the three part series will
Organ Pipe NM to Star in Film – Production Team Arrives May 12th Read More »
Replacement of the Transcanyon Pipeline at Phantom Ranch has progressed and the contractor has replaced over a quarter mile of pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/construction-continues-on-transcanyon-pipeline-replacement-at-phantom-ranch.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Construction Continues on Transcanyon Pipeline Replacement at Phantom Ranch Read More »
BOULDER CITY, Nevada –The National Park Service issued a permit to Scuba Training and Technology, April 15, authorizing the company to provide dive tours of B-29 Superfortress Bomber that is submerged within Lake Mead. The first guided dives are scheduled to occur April 24, marking the first time in six years visitors will be able
Dives Resume on B-29 Submerged in Lake Mead Read More »
May 1, 1880 – The Tombstone Epitaph began publishing daily and weekly editions. John Clum, founder, wrote a two-column editorial which appeared on the front page. It said, in part: “Tombstone is a city set upon a hill, promising to vie with ancient Rome upon her seven hills, in a fame different in character but
May in Tombstone History Read More »
National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment for the Shoshone Rx during the week of April 27 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-rx.htm Source:: Grand Canyon
Shoshone Prescribed Fire Treatment Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon Read More »
