Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of national monument near Grand Canyon
The monument designation will help preserve 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Grand Canyon helicopter crash: Family of British tourist among 5 killed wins lawsuit settlement
A judge in Nevada has approved a cash settlement to the parents of a British tourist who, along with his newlywed wife, was killed in a fiery helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon. The crash happened in a section of the Grand Canyon where air tours aren’t as highly regulated as in the national park.
It's official: Guinness confirms 92-year-old man's world record Grand Canyon hike
It’s official: Alfredo Aliaga, a delightful 92-year-old man, broke the Guinness World Record in October as the oldest person to ever hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim.
Arizona man dies while hiking Grand Canyon trail
A man who was hiking in the Grand Canyon on Thursday was found dead, officials said.
92-year-old breaks world record, becomes oldest person to hike Grand Canyon rim-to-rim
It’s only been 10 days since Alfredo Aliaga became the oldest person to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim – and the 92-year-old is already looking forward to next year.
Arizona, Utah will pay to keep national parks open if shutdown occurs
Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and the sheer red cliffs of Utah’s Zion Valley.
Nightly Roundup: Injured hiker abandoned by friends; bee incident kills man
From a rescue involving a Grand Canyon hiker to a bee incident with deadly results, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
Injured Grand Canyon hiker, 63, saved after friends abandoned him to continue backpacking
A 63-year-old hiker was rescued Friday at Grand Canyon National Park after he was injured in a fall and his group of friends left him behind to continue their "backpacking adventure," authorities said.
Free access to national parks this weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day!
This weekend marks a special opportunity for U.S. residents to explore the country's national parks at no cost, as part of the National Park Service's series of fee-free days.
Virginia man dies while hiking Grand Canyon trail
A man from Virginia died while hiking in the Grand Canyon on Saturday.
Nightly Roundup: Fmr. teacher accused of sexual misconduct; Car theft suspect arrested at hotel
From 9/11 commemoration events across the Valley to details on the arrest of a former West Valley teacher accused of sexual misconduct, here's a look at some of our top stories this evening.
Grand Canyon tragedies: A list of incidents, deaths at Arizona's landmark
Every year, millions of people visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and incidents, some resulting in tragedies, happen from time to time. Here's a look at some of the incidents that have happened in the area in recent years.
E. coli found in water near Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch
On Sept. 6, the advisory was lifted after officials said testing confirmed that the water is safe to drink and cook with.
Water conservation measures announced for Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park announced Tuesday that it is reimplementing mandatory water conservation measures again for the South Rim due to diminished supplies.
Major flooding in Tusayan and Grand Canyon damages several homes, businesses
There's major flooding in Tusayan, but the National Park Service says the Highway 64 south entrance into the Grand Canyon has reopened Tuesday night. Tusayan is just outside the park's entrance.