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Grand Canyon seeks changes as more visitors use backcountry
The Grand Canyon is proposing changes to how backcountry areas are managed as more outdoor enthusiasts take to the park's remote terrain.
Arizona continues push to open new uranium mines near Grand Canyon
Arizona officials continue to support a federal court battle to allow new uranium mining operations on a million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon.
Navajo president pledges to walk road to true sovereignty
Russell Begaye was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Navajo Nation, agreeing to support several of his predecessor's projects including an aerial tram at the east rim of the Grand Canyon and a rail port that could export agriculture and coal from the reservation.
Easements linked to growth near Grand Canyon under review
Forest officials are taking public comment on requests for easements that, if approved, would clear the way for a major development just outside the Grand Canyon.
Republican reps oppose proposed monument near Grand Canyon
Four Republicans in Arizona's U.S. House delegation are going on record as opposing a push to create a national monument near the Grand Canyon.
Former, current Grand Canyon workers allege abuses
Federal investigators are looking into allegations of discrimination, retaliation and a sexually hostile work environment in the Grand Canyon's river corridor.
Grand Canyon, other parks float entry-fee increase
Visiting the Grand Canyon and other national parks could get a little pricier. The National Park Service said 115 of its 401 units plan to seek public comment on entrance fees that could go up starting next year.
Grand Canyon concessionaire sues over new contract
A Grand Canyon concessionaire has sued the National Park Service, saying a new South Rim services contract gives an unfair advantage to a competitor and would result in a money-losing operation.
Judge hears arguments on mining near Grand Canyon
Mining industry groups say a ban on the filing of new hard rock mining claims near the Grand Canyon is irresponsible public policy, but the federal government and conservationists say it will protect water flowing through the canyon from potential contamination.
Feds order six AZ plants to clear national park skies by cutting emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency set new limits Wednesday on emissions from six Arizona industrial facilities in order to reduce haze at 17 national parks and wilderness areas, including the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon watershed should become our next national monument
As a representative of Legislative District 7 and as a member of the Navajo Nation, I am writing in support of protecting Grand Canyon Watershed from harmful and unsustainable uranium mining and irresponsible development by establishing it as a national monument.
Grand Canyon crash a game-changer in air travel
In the mid-1950s, air travel was a shadow of the highly advanced operation of checks and rules seen today. The skies were largely uncontrolled, and pilots outside major U.S. cities relied on sight to avoid catastrophes.
