Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
Category: National Park Service
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Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues
The New York Times – On the Runway: -
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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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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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat
The New York Times – Travel:The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.
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For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration
The New York Times – On the Runway:Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
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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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Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park
The New York Times – Travel:The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes are rare, officials said.
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Tracking Trump’s Efforts to Reshape Cultural Institutions
The New York Times – Business:Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter who writes about intellectual life, is now covering President Trump’s attempts to amend the presentation of American history.
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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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Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
An environmental group is suing, saying federal law requires an image of public lands, not the president.
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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.