Grand Canyon News Week of Dec 31, 2018

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Stunning pictures show Grand Canyon blanketed in snow
Stunning pictures show snow on the Grand Canyon as the west of the US saw unusually cold temperatures at the start of 2019.

Source: www.independent.ie
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Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years as a national park
The Grand Canyon is celebrating 100 years as a national park in 2019.

Source: www.kgun9.com
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Stewards of the Trails Keeping Grand Canyon Accessible
The key player is the National Park Service (NPS) which, when fully staffed, employs up to 75 people and maintains about 126 miles of trails (there are approximately 358 established trails). “This includes up to 40 NPS staff and the conservation corps volunteers,” said NPS Trails Program Manager Christopher Brothers. “Right now, we are understaffed, which is a big challenge.”

Source: www.flagstaffbuinessnews.com
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Tourism marketing to push Williams cowboy culture
The Cataract Creek Gang performs a skit for tourists in June 2018. Marketing contractor Heather Hermen said she plans to continue capitalizing on the cowboy culture to draw tourists to Williams.

Source: www.williamsnews.com
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National Parks tap charities, concession operators, and the kindness …
In many parts of the country, the National Park Service is depending on charity, non-profit businesses, concessionaires and the kindness of strangers to keep its doors open during the government shutdown.

Source: wwww.usatoday.com
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