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2026 Grand Canyon Park Fee Changes for International Visitors

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If you’re planning a visit to the Grand Canyon in 2026 and traveling from outside the United States, there are upcoming changes to national park entrance fees that are helpful to understand before you arrive. Beginning January 1, 2026, the U.S. National Park Service will introduce an updated fee structure that affects certain international visitors […]

South Rim Overnight Lodging Closing December 6 — But Tusayan Hotels & the Grand Canyon IMAX Remain Open

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A Winter Update for Grand Canyon Visitors Beginning December 6, Grand Canyon National Park will temporarily suspend all overnight hotel accommodations inside the park due to ongoing issues with the aging Transcanyon Waterline. Multiple breaks in the line have limited the South Rim’s water supply, prompting additional conservation measures and a pause on lodging at […]

Popular Grand Canyon Trails Reopen After Wildfire Closures

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – After more than a month of closures caused by the Dragon Bravo Fire, several popular hiking trails in Grand Canyon National Park are once again welcoming visitors. The wildfire, sparked by lightning in early July, scorched more than 145,000 acres across the park’s North Rim, forcing widespread closures and raising safety […]

Hiking at Grand Canyon Can Be Deadly in the Heat – What You Need to Know

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Each year, visitors underestimate the dangers of hiking in the Grand Canyon—especially in the heat. Recently, several hikers have tragically lost their lives due to heat-related illnesses, dehydration, and overexertion. Temperatures on the canyon floor often exceed 110°F (43°C) in summer, making it one of the most deceptively dangerous hiking environments in the U.S. If […]

Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2025 Construction Closure Updates

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GRAND CANYON, AZ.—Beginning May 15, 2025, Grand Canyon National Park will reopen the Bright Angel Trail and Campground to the public. Last fall, several inner canyon areas were closed due to the Transcanyon Waterline project. The Phantom Ranch Canteen and Lodge reopened on schedule on April 1. However, the River Trail from River Resthouse to […]

Grand Canyon National Park Introduces Water-Saving Measures

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UPDATE DECEMBER 13, 2024 | Water is now flowing to the South Rim at 500 gallons per minute! The South Rim tanks are currently at 14.2 feet, with daily water usage sitting around 0.6 feet. While this is a step forward, Stage 3 water restrictions are still in place. The good news? We’re getting close […]

Phantom Ranch to close from January 2 to March 30 2025

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Phantom Ranch, the famous retreat at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, will be taking a short break for three months next year. The National Park Service announced that the closure will run from January 2 to March 30, 2025. During this time, crews will be hard at work on the Transcanyon Waterline project, which […]

Special Reunion of Grand Canyon IMAX Movie Cast and Crew

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On June 4th, the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX hosted a reunion for the cast and crew of the iconic 1984 Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time movie beloved by tourists around the world.  It was cleverly referred to as a “Reelunion” in honour of the increasingly rare 70mm film on which the movie still plays. […]

Grand Canyon Fire Safety and Restrictions Memorial Day 2022

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Coming into the Memorial Day long weekend where additional traffic and overall visitation is high, the Grand Canyon National Park is implementing additional fire restrictions as dry hot weather has increased wildfire potential across the area including Grand Canyon South Rim, home to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX and IMAX Theatre. Care should always […]

Grand Canyon North Rim Opens May 15

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The Grand Canyon South Rim is well known as the definitive Grand Canyon vacation destination for those looking for a life changing experience.  The lesser known and lesser visited Grand Canyon North Rim has a shorter season but still has its charms.  For one, it captures about only 10% of Grand Canyon visitors so it […]