Grand Canyon News Week of Jan 25th 2016

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Man vs. rapids: Kayaker sets record Grand Canyon river trip

A Denver man has logged the fastest Grand Canyon river trip on record, battling blisters and rapids as he paddled his kayak down a 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River in 34 hours and two minutes.

Source: Seattletimes.com
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Lottery for 2017 Rafting Trips Open Through February 24
Experienced rafters aged 18 or older have until February 24 to participate in the extremely competitive lottery for self-guided rafting trips on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon during 2017.

Source:  ExploretheCanyon.com
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Power restored to Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch
Power has been restored to Phantom Ranch, the outpost at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, where lodging and services were temporarily suspended because of an outage beginning Saturday morning, according to the National Park Service.

Source:  AZcentral.com
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Should the state conduct Grand Canyon bison hunt?
Northern Arizona University student Lindsey Close took this photo of bison grazing on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Source:  Arizonadailysun.com
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Controversy Over Proposed Grand Canyon Buffer
A plan proposed by an Arizona congressman to add a protective buffer zone around Grand Canyon National Park, covering an area larger than the park itself, has stirred up heated controversy over the land and its resources.

Source: ExploretheCanyon.com
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Fishing in Arizona: Top Spots for Angling in the Grand Canyon State
Ranging from mountainous regions to deserts and forests, the Grand Canyon State boasts diverse landscapes and serious fishing potential.

Source:  Newsmax.com
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