Grand Canyon News Week of Feb 4, 2019

New Grand Canyon Aeronautical Chart Coming
The current chart’s inconsistencies that have emerged over time range from airport elevations that have been adjusted since 2001 to updated airport runway lengths and radio frequencies, and navaids of different type and location than those charted.

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Exploring The Grand Canyon, Through Maps
This a portion of a 1858 relief map of the Colorado River that shows a detail of the Grand Canyon.

Source: www.sciencefriday.com
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Heavy snow expected Sunday and Monday in northern Arizona
The National Weather Service advises heavy snow is on the way for northern Arizona….

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Grand Canyon students explore careers at Papillon Helicopters in Tusayan
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters hosted Grand Canyon School’s Career Exploration classes Jan. 31.

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Heavy snow is on the way for Williams and Flagstaff
A cold front is beginning to roll through Arizona bringing gusty winds and significant snow accumulations, according to the National Weather Service in Bellemont.

Source: www.williamsnews.com
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How the Grand Canyon Transformed From a ‘Valueless’ Place to a National Park
Before the advent of geology as a science, the canyon was avoided. Now the popular park is celebrating its centennial year

Source: www.smithsonianmag.com
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