Park Seeking Comments on Future Operation of Train Service The National Park Service is now accepting public comments on the future operation of train service within Grand Canyon National Park. The NPS proposes to allow up to three round-trip passenger trains per day from Williams to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and one round-trip evening train ride per day from the South Rim to a short distance outside of the park. Read the Scoping Letter and Comment.
The entire length of Scenic Hermit Road is now closed to all vehicles beyond the Hermit Road intersection with Village Loop Road. Read more about the Hermit Road closure and Alternative ActivitiesHere
Historic Kolb Studio Art Exhibit - through October 19th It Saved My Life: The Civilian Conservation Corps at Grand Canyonmore...
The Grand Canyon Music Festival presents its Silver Anniversary 25th season September 5–21 with weekend and midweek concerts at the Shrine of the Ages.
South Rim Transportation Plan EA Public comment closed March 19, 2008
Substantive comments submitted by the deadline will be addressed in a decision document, which is anticipated to be signed and released to the public by early summer, 2008.
Did You Know?
Mental attitude, adequate water and food consumption are absolutely essential to the success of any Grand Canyon hike. The day hiker and the overnight backpacker must be prepared for the lack of water, extreme heat and cold, and the isolation characteristic of the Grand Canyon.
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