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Grand Canyon marks 100 years as a national park in 2019

The first European American who reached the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon marveled at what was before him: an astounding system of canyons, profound fissures and slender spires that seemingly tottered from their bases.

Zion Narrows top-down hike to reopen Saturday

Days after Zion National Park announced it would stop issuing permits for a popular trail, the “top-down” hike through the Narrows will be reopened — at least for the rest of 2018.

Big fee hikes not coming to Zion, other parks amid public outcry

The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks in the face of widespread opposition from elected officials and the public.

Grand Canyon ‘rim-to-rim’ record latest incredible fitness feat

Tim Freriks blazed from the North Rim to the South Rim at a blistering pace on Oct. 1, crossing the 21-mile chasm to claim what is called the “fastest known time.” There was no prize, only bragging rights to the unofficial record.

 
Officials move to ban drones in U.S. national parks

The National Park Service is taking steps to ban drones from 84 million acres of public lands and waterways, saying the unmanned aircraft annoy visitors, harass wildlife and threaten safety.