Grand Canyon News Week of Aug 18th 2014

North Rim less crowded, offers better views of Grand Canyon
The North Rim requires a slightly longer drive, but the rewards are worth it. This is especially true this time of year, for the North Rim is about 1,000 feet higher in elevation and correspondingly cooler.

Source: Las Vegas Review Journal
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Copley fathers, sons hike Grand Canyon rim to rim
Three Copley fathers and sons headed to the Grand Canyon in June for a four-day rim-to-rim hiking trip.

Source: Akron.com
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Putting wolves on North Kaibab now might work better
When it comes to endangered Mexican gray wolves and restoring them to their historical range, be careful what you wish for.

Source: AZ Daily Sun
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Time to Bid Again: Grand Canyon Contract Estimated at $1.5 Billion
A lucrative contract for lodging, food, grocery stores, transportation, and mule rides has been reopened for bidding for a third time at Grand Canyon National Park.

Source: ExploretheCanyon.com
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Grand Canyon Music Fest starts Friday
Over the next few weeks, some of the country’s most talented musicians will descend on the South Rim for the 31st annual Grand Canyon Music Festival.

Source: Grand Canyon News
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Grand Canyon Celebrated in New US Forever Stamp
The Grand Canyon is part of a new collection of Forever Stamps from the US Postal Service. It’s part of the American Treasures series featuring Hudson River School artists.

Source: KFYI.com
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