US Heat Wave: Woman Dies in Arizona’s Grand Canyon Park While Hiking
U.S. National Park Service (Image credit: ABC News) Washington, July 4th: The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has confirmed that a woman has died while hiking in the Grand Canyon as the heat wave continues and temperatures rise. In a statement, ABC News reported, NPS said park rangers received a report about a hiker in […]
Woman dies in triple-digit heat while hiking Arizona’s Grand Canyon | World News
A woman hiking in a remote area of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, has tragically died in triple-digit heat, officials have confirmed. An anonymous 57-year-old hiker was found dead in the Tweep section of the national park on Monday, July 3. Temperatures can reach as high as 114 degrees Celsius in parts of the Grand Canyon. […]
Grand Canyon hiker, 57, dies in 100-degree heat
news To David Propper 3 July 2023 | 10:44 PM Officials said Monday that a 57-year-old woman died while hiking in a remote area of the Grand Canyon in triple-digit heat. An unidentified hiker was found dead around 1 a.m. Monday in the Tweep section of the sprawling national park. The National Park Service said […]
Ponderosa Fire District to break ground on Station 82 expansion | Williams-Grand Canyon News
Belmont, Arizona — The Ponderosa Fire District (PFD) recently embarked on an ambitious expansion project for its Belmont Base, demonstrating major upgrades to its facilities and services that sparked excitement. Construction is expected to begin in mid-July. “The whole staff is really excited,” said Ponderosa Fire Chief Lee Antonides. “This is huge for our department […]
Support for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument
Patrice Horstmann On May 23, 2023, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution calling on President Biden to create the Baj Nwabjo Itak Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. The proposed monument would secure 1.1 million acres of land in the National Forest, State Trusts and Bureau of Land Management around Grand Canyon […]
City of Williams gears up for exciting patriotic events | Williams-Grand Canyon News
Williams, Arizona — Williams is gearing up for two highly anticipated events to celebrate Independence Day. The City of Williams annual Independence Day Parade and Habitat for Humanity Grand Opry will bring a wave of patriotism and fun to the community. On July 4th, residents and visitors are invited to participate in the annual Independence […]
Tusayan’s annual Fourth of July fest a “Tribute to the West” | Williams-Grand Canyon News
Tusayan, Arizona — Tusayan’s annual Independence Day is back in style, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere that locals and visitors alike will enjoy. The festival takes place on the north side of the IMAX theater grounds and begins around 3:15 PM. There will be food and drink, games and a bike decoration contest for kids starting […]
Around the Rim: Week of June 28 | Williams-Grand Canyon News
Tusayan Tutoring and Story Time June 30 Tutoring and story/activity time will resume on June 30 at Tusayan City Hall. Library services include free notary services, free library cards, research studies, GED assistance, and computer access. Grand Canyon Pride Prom June 30 The Grand Canyon Pride Club will host the Pride Prom on June 30th […]
Operation Dry Water to be conducted on Lake Powell for July 4 weekend | Williams-Grand Canyon News
Page, Arizona — Over Independence Day weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area participates in the nationwide Operation Dry Water Awareness and Enforcement Weekend. To raise public awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol and drugs, law enforcement officials across the country will step up vigilance July 1-3. “Millions of tourists have […]
Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Flash Flood
Flash floods are more likely when the monsoon sets in. And the countless side and slot canyons of the Colorado Plateau present a perilous scenario. Earlier this year, four people died in a flash flood in Buckskin Gulch. Back in 1997, at Antelope Canyon, he drowned 12 tourists. Only one survived. About a month later, […]
