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Emergency Protections Enacted for Grand Canyon; Interior Department...
Flagstaff, AZ The Committee on Natural Resources voted 20-2 Wednesday in favor of a resolution that requires Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne to enact emergency protections from uranium development ...
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Grand Canyon Skywalk: Bargain or bust?
The Deal Detective is now sleuthing out bargains every week. Look for a new case each Thursday in SmarterTravel.com's Deal Alert newsletter.
Resolution saves Grand Canyon from mining - for a while
Here's one big positive step for our state's beloved treasure: The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved an emergency declaration introduced by Rep.
New mining claims banned in region around Grand Canyon National Park
A House committee today invoked rarely-used powers to ban new mining claims on about a million acres adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park.
Firefighters make progress in Grand Canyon blaze
The Walla Walla Valley fire, which started as a prescribed burn and then was reclassified as a wild fire, is about 35 percent contained.
Helicopters collide over Flagstaff; 6 are killed
Two medical helicopters collided Sunday about a half-mile from a Northern Arizona hospital, killing six people and critically injuring a nurse, a federal official said.
Xanterra South Rim, a resort at Grand Canyon National Park, believes visitors who have the best experiences are those who use two-legged, four-legged or multi-wheeled modes of transportation to get around.
US House halts Grand Canyon uranium mining
Today, the US House Natural Resources Committee in Washington adopted a resolution to require the Secretary of Interior to withdraw public lands adjacent to the Grand Canyon National Park from uranium mining ...
In the Rockies today, the U.S. House takes action on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon and a federal judge lowers plaintiffs' expectations in the Indian trust management litigation.
Prescribed burn at Grand Canyon postponed
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Fire management officials on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park made the decision Sunday to suspend ignition of the Walla Valley Prescribed Burn.
Scenic drive: Oak Creek Canyon
In just 15 miles, the drive down Oak Creek Canyon takes you past several campgrounds and picnic spots, a dozen hiking trails, a number of idyllic creekside resorts and countless outstanding vistas.
Prescribed burn starts near North Rim of Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Grand Canyon National Park fire management officials determined that weather, fuel, and air quality conditions were within acceptable parameters and began the Walla Valley Prescribed Burn ...
We Must Protect Nature's Crowned Jewel, The Grand Canyon
Yesterday, I requested a resolution to the Natural Resources Committee to require the Secretary of Interior to Withdraw Certain Lands Surrounding Grand Canyon National Park.
AZ High Country Warbird Fly-In Features Hot Warbird Action In Cooler Climate
Escape the Arizona heat down south and retreat to the high country to enjoy a day of warbird flying and activities close to America's greatest natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.
6,200-acre fire planned at Grand Canyon
Federal officials are planning to ignite a fire that will cover 6,200 acres on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Fire on N. Kaibab allowed to burn
A 15-acre lightning-ignited fire is burning on the North Kaibab district of the Kaibab National Forest, north of the Grand Canyon.
Cragin Reservoir to Host Free Fishing Day
Name : Kathee Austin Email: editor@evliving.com Site: http://www.evliving.com/ See Authors Posts Saturday's Event will be Part of - National Get Outdoors Day' C.C. Cragin Reservoir, formerly Blue Ridge ...
Try these sunset hikes into the Grand Canyon
' Radiant rays of the setting sun paint sheer stone walls in hues of red as I start down the Bright Angel Trail.
Archeological digs under way in Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Museum of Northern Arizona, is conducting excavations at nine archeological sites along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.
Arizona considers scenic trails to Grand Canyon
Arizona considers scenic trails to Grand Canyon June 7, 2008 The state of Arizona is considering creating scenic trails from the Phoenix metro area to the Grand Canyon , reports the Arizona Republic .