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updated: Thu Jul 03, 2008 08:25 am

Grand-Canyon News

Local news for Grand-Canyon, AZ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | Environmental News Network

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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Related Topix: Flagstaff, AZ, US National Parks, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Raul Grijalva, Democrat

Thursday | SmarterTravel

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.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Arizona Daily Star

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.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, US House of Representatives, Raul Grijalva, Democrat

Las Vegs Sun

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.

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Related Topix: US National Parks

Tue Jul 01, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

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.

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Related Topix: North-Rim, AZ

Arizona Daily Star

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.

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Related Topix: Flagstaff, AZ

Road and Travel

Fuel Efficient Grand Canyon

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.

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Related Topix: Williams, AZ, US National Parks

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Daniel's News & Views

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 ...

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Related Topix: US National Parks, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Headwaters News

beyond the region news

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.

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Raul Grijalva, US National Parks

Fri Jun 27, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

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.

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Related Topix: North-Rim, AZ

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Arizona Republic

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.

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Related Topix: Kaibab, AZ, Sedona, AZ, Arizona, Travel

Mon Jun 23, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

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 ...

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Related Topix: US National Parks, North-Rim, AZ

Sat Jun 21, 2008

TheHill.com

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.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Aero-News Network

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.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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.

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Related Topix: North-Rim, AZ

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Arizona Daily Sun

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.

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Fri Jun 13, 2008

East Valley Living

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 ...

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Related Topix: Coconino County, AZ, Congress, AZ, Mining, Phelps Dodge Corporation

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Arizona Daily Star

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.

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Mon Jun 09, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

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.

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Related Topix: Flagstaff, AZ, Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, Photography, Arts, US National Parks

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Route 66 News

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 .

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Related Topix: Phoenix Metro, Arizona, Route 66

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