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Bison population control effort leads to 100 transferred out of Grand Canyon National Park
In an effort to control the Grand Canyon National Park's bison population, 100 of the hump-backed, shaggy herd animals were relocated last week. According to the National Park, its wildlife managers moved the 100 bison from the park's North Rim to South Dakota's Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe on Sept.
In an annual effort, Grand Canyon National Park corrals 100 North Rim bison sending them to South Dakota
The controversial herd has been blamed for damaging vegetation, archaeological sites and animal habitat. Land managers say they want to keep the population between 200 and 300 animals.
Grand Canyon National Park Asks for Your Opinion on a Potential Permit Fee Increase
Grand Canyon National Park has proposed increasing the backcountry permit fee for visitors. Before making a decision, they are asking for public opinion on the matter.
Bison find new home after being removed from Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON (KTNV) — A group of bison from Grand Canyon National Park have found a new home. On Friday, wildlife managers relocated 100 bison from the North Rim and they were transferred to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. It's part of a partnership with the Intertribal Buffalo Council.
Man found dead in Grand Canyon National Park by his river trip group, rangers say
A 59-year-old was found dead in the Grand Canyon National Park by his river trip group, rangers said. Patrick Horton’s body was discovered at about 5:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at Poncho’s Kitchen, the National Park Service said in a Sept. 9 news release. Rescuers responded to river mile 137 along the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon National Park Proposing Increase In Backcountry Fees
For information about permits and overnight hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, visit the park’s website or contact the Backcountry Information Center via e-mail or 1-928-638-7875. Phones are answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays.
Grand Canyon visitors are moving to hotels outside the national park after water pipeline failures
Tourists staying at Grand Canyon National Park began moving to accommodations outside the park Thursday after water pipeline failures forced the sudden shutdown of overnight hotel stays during one of the busiest times of the year.
Missing boater found dead at Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. -- The body of a missing boater was recovered Tuesday from Grand Canyon National Park, marking the 16th fatality at the popular tourist destination so far this year.
100 bison relocated from Arizona national park in effort to manage overpopulation
As part of a relocation project that began in 2018, 100 bison were relocated on Friday from Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona to South Dakota.
100 bison taken off range at North Rim of the Grand Canyon, shipped to tribe
A bison herd on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon continues to grow, prompting wildlife officials to send 100 of the wild animals to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.
30 people from 11 countries become US Citizens at the Grand Canyon
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Canyon hosted a naturalization ceremony, during which 30 people became U.S. citizens.
2 Boaters Found Dead Days Apart, Becoming 7th and 8th Deaths at Grand Canyon National Park Since July
Two boaters died within days of each other in separate incidents at the Grand Canyon, becoming the seventh and eighth people ...
Missing boater found dead in Colorado River, 16th fatality at Grand Canyon National Park this year
The body of a 71-year-old man was recovered Tuesday from the Colorado River after he disappeared while on a private boat trip ...
Grand Canyon National Park
A missing boater found dead in Grand Canyon National Park is the 16th person to die at the popular tourist destination this ...