Arizona woman dies while backpacking in Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon National Park Service says Delphine Martinez, a resident of Window Rock, was on a multi-day backpacking trip on Sept. 4 when she was found unconscious along the Thunder River Trail, about one mile from the confluence of Tapeats Creek and the Colorado River.
Man found dead in Grand Canyon after falling 200 feet from North Rim
The 44-year-old visitor had reportedly fallen 200 feet from the rim west of Bright Angel Trail.
Flooding from monsoon rains sends rocks, debris crashing down into Grand Canyon
Robert Heiderer III captured video of flooding that sent rocks and debris crashing down into the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon vandalism: NPS seeks 2 men suspected of defacing scenic rock
Caught on camera: two men are suspected of defacing Moran Point at the Grand Canyon and investigation is underway. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the details.
Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
As Grand Canyon reports 118 cases of GI illness, woman reveals dramatic rescue of sick hikers
The Grand Canyon National Park Service reported 118 confirmed cases as of June 10th, with many people experiencing symptoms that are consistent with norovirus.
Tennessee hiker dies in Grand Canyon after falling in Colorado River
Officials said Sheetal Patel, 47, had been cooling off at Pipe Creek Beach when she was caught by the Colorado River current on June 11.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden heads to Arizona for a national parks documentary
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming back to Arizona, specifically to the Grand Canyon on June 6 for a documentary on national parks by National Geographic.
Canadian woman dies while hiking out of Grand Canyon
The victim was identified as 41-year-old Melanie Goodine from Ottawa, Ontario. Officials say she was hiking out of the Grand Canyon after hiking to the Colorado River earlier in the day.
Heightened Arizona wildfire threat prompts stricter forest restrictions
Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.
Luxury sky dome near Grand Canyon launches 2nd season — how to stay here
Clear Sky Resort, based in Tempe, Arizona, will launch its second season on May 26, which provides a unique vacation experience by bringing the outdoors inside.
Grand Canyon visitor falls 20-feet to her death, park officials say
A woman visiting the Grand Canyon from Utah was killed when she suffered a 20-foot fall on April 4, says the National Park Service.
Man who led nearly 140-person Grand Canyon hike pleads guilty
Joseph Don Mount admitted violating the Grand Canyon’s rule limiting group size and was sentenced to two years of probation.
Colorado woman dies during boating trip at Grand Canyon
Mary Kelley, a 68-year-old woman from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, entered the river at the top of Hance Rapid. Members of her group pulled her out of the water, discovered she was unresponsive and began CPR.
Missouri man held family at gunpoint near Grand Canyon: CCSO
A woman who called 911 said that her boyfriend was near the Grand Canyon and that his father was holding him and the rest of their family at gunpoint against their will, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said.
Environmentalists lose appeal to halt Arizona uranium mine
The Pinyon Plain Mine, formerly known as the Canyon Mine, lies within a roughly 1,562-square-mile area that was placed off-limits to new mining claims in the Obama administration.
National Park Service now accepting applications for rafting permits in Grand Canyon
Beginning Feb. 1, the National Park Service is accepting applications for non-commercial rafting permits for next year. The applications are part of a lottery system and 359 permits will be made available for 12-to-25-day trips. Applications will be accepted online through Feb. 22. More information at https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov/.
Scottsdale man found dead in Grand Canyon
During an aerial search, the body of 57-year-old Ralph Stoll was found between Yuma Point and Dripping Springs.
Women may have been recorded using restrooms at the Grand Canyon; more potential victims sought
The National Park Service said a maintenance worker was fired September 2020 after park visitors at Phantom Ranch accused him of recording them using the toilet.
Highway to Grand Canyon's North Rim closed for winter; caution on routes urged
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure of State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim on Wednesday.