Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
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.
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.
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.
What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding

The New York Times – Travel:
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
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.
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.
6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.

The New York Times – Travel:
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
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.
Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument

The New York Times – Travel:
President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.
Wildfire Smoke Closes Parks and Shuffles Visitors

The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.
Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers

The New York Times – Business:
Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.