Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
Category: Grand Canyon (Ariz)
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Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
The New York Times – Travel:Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
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After Floods, Grand Canyon Opens on a Limited Basis. What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:As the search for missing visitors continues, the National Park has shut down hotels and much of its terrain, but visitors can still enter.
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
The New York Times – Travel:As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guests starting on Wednesday after repairs to a broken water pipeline.
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Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
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National Park Service Will Close All Grand Canyon Hotels for Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said seven hotels would temporarily close starting on Saturday after “significant breaks” in a crucial 12.5-mile water line.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know
While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.
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Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer.