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Grand Canyon Shuttle Bus

Shuttle from National Geographic Visitor Center to National Park 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012

A shuttle bus from the National Geographic Visitor Center IMAX Theatre to the Grand Canyon National Park is once again being offered. Read more
Canyon Wildlife & Vegetation

Grand Canyon hosting Endangered Species Day

Posted on May 7, 2012

The Grand Canyon National Park celebrates Endangered Species Day on May 18th. Park botanists will be on hand at the visitor center to answer questions and give talks on endangered vegetation such as the Grand Canyon sentry milk-vetch. Read more

Grand Canyon preps for eclipse party

Posted on May 3, 2012

The Grand Canyon National Park has a special event planned for the annular eclipse of the sun on May 20. The south rim will have NASA scientists and astronomers sharing telescopes for views of the eclipse. Read more
Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center

Grand Canyon Free Admission during National Park Week

Posted on April 13, 2012

During National Park Week, April 21-29, ALL 397 U.S. national parks offer free admission. The Grand Canyon National Park will have a variety of activities and will feature original interactive exhibits. Read more
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Grand Canyon National Park Airport Sount Rim

Improvements to Grand Canyon National Park Airport Coming

Posted on April 5, 2012

A new terminal is set to replace the existing facility at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The upgrades will make it possible to have major airlines fly in from other major hubs in the country. Read more
Grand Canyon Archeology Day

Grand Canyon National Park Hosts Archeology Day March 24

Posted on February 28, 2012

The Grand Canyon National Park is home to Archeology day on the 24th of March. There will be a number of free events in honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.  The events are meant to inform about archeology in the state of Arizona. Read more
Grand Canyon Bottle Ban

Grand Canyon National Park Bans Sale of Water in Disposable Containers

Posted on February 7, 2012

The Grand Canyon National Park has banned in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers under a plan approved February 6th by Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels. Read more
Grand Canyon Rafting Tour Trips

Lottery for 2013 Noncommercial River Trips at Grand Canyon

Posted on February 7, 2012

The National Park Service has announced it is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits. Permits allow holders to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Permits are for the 2013 season. Read more
Grand Canyon Fee Free

Grand Canyon National Park Free Entrance February 14, 2012

Posted on February 6, 2012

The Grand Canyon National Park will be waving park entrance fees for February 14th in honor of Arizona's centennial. Visitors who arrive on the 14th will get free entrance to the park. Read more

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