Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
Category: Grand Canyon National Park
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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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15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
The New York Times – Travel:At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.
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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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Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Dragon Bravo Fire
The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire.
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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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What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion
Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead
The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was at least the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations
More than 100 people were evacuated after flash flooding in the Havasupai Indian Reservation near Grand Canyon National Park.