Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park prepares for winter storm

11/26/2019 - 5:01 pm
Grand Canyon National Park, winter storm, Additionally, the Arizona Department of Transportation, Jacob Lake

In advance of a winter storm, Grand Canyon National Park will close the East Entrance Station and East Rim Drive, known as Desert View Drive, on the South Rim at 7 p.m. (MST), Nov. 27, 2019. The East Entrance Station and East Rim Drive will remain closed until further notice. 

Additionally, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) took precautionary measures by closing state Route (SR) 67, the 43-mile highway, between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Nov. 26. 

Fire crews make progress on completion of Ikes Fire control lines

10/03/2019 - 11:39 am
smoke, Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire

Since the wind event that occurred last weekend, fire managers have been implementing a plan to stop the growth of the 11,000-acre Ikes Fire, which is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.

Ikes Fire grows, helicopters to assist

9/27/2019 - 8:38 am
Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire, Quaking Aspen Canyon

In an effort to stop the Ikes Fire’s progression to the north, fire managers will utilize helicopter bucket drops in Quaking Aspen Canyon. The 11,000-acre lightning caused wildfire which is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest became active last week during a wind event that produced wind gusts to 45 mph.

Windy conditions cause the Ikes Fire on the Kaibab Plateau to grow

9/20/2019 - 3:25 pm
smoke, Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire

Due to consecutive days of strong, gusty winds and below normal moisture over recent weeks, fire activity has increased again on the southwestern edge of the Ikes Fire, which is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.

Bats found in Grand Canyon National Park test positive for rabies

9/12/2019 - 12:28 pm
Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, rabies, bats, wildlife safety
Grand Canyon National Park has received confirmation that two bats collected along the Colorado River in the park last month tested positive for rabies. The rabies-positive bats, both Canyon Bats, were deceased at the time of collection and did not come in contact with any visitors or staff.
 

Bats found in Grand Canyon National Park test positive for rabies

9/12/2019 - 12:28 pm
Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, rabies, bats, wildlife safety
Grand Canyon National Park has received confirmation that two bats collected along the Colorado River in the park last month tested positive for rabies. The rabies-positive bats, both Canyon Bats, were deceased at the time of collection and did not come in contact with any visitors or staff.
 

Grand Canyon returns to normal water operations

9/03/2019 - 11:07 am
Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, South Rim, hiking, water, Pipeline
Park staff repaired the damaged pipeline that supplies water to the North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park and water services have been restored to facilities. The park has removed water restrictions and has resumed basic water conservation measures.
 

Command of Ikes Fire transitions to Type 4 Team, closures remain in place

8/25/2019 - 9:15 am
Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire

 The Ikes Fire, which has been managed by a Local Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT), transitioned to a local Type 4 Incident Commander effective this morning, Sunday, August 25. This will be the Final Ikes Fire News Release unless significant fire activity occurs.

Ikes Fire holding after tested by winds

8/23/2019 - 3:14 pm
Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire

Over the past two days, firefighters made progress with firing operations along Forest Road 223. This tactic is conducted to strengthen and improve the northern boundary of the planning area. Crews continue to move along the southern boundary, using hand ignitions to create a buffer as the main fire advances to the west. Yesterday the fire was tested by gusty, erratic winds but continued to spread as expected at a low to moderate rate.

Ikes Fire holding after tested by winds

8/23/2019 - 8:54 am
Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Ikes Fire, North Rim Village, Powell Plateau Trail
Over the past two days, firefighters made progress with firing operations along Forest Road 223. This tactic is conducted to strengthen and improve the northern boundary of the planning area. Crews continue to move along the southern boundary, using hand ignitions to create a buffer as the main fire advances to the west. Yesterday the fire was tested by gusty, erratic winds but continued to spread as expected at a low to moderate rate.