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Grand Canyon, from Powell Point on the South Rim

Some US national parks are feeling pressure from developers

Culture

The parks are targets for legislators bent on privatizing them or for developers looking to cash in on their popularity.

Grand Canyon view

Government report reveals a pattern of sexual harassment at some US national parks

Justice
Grand Canyon haze

Fighting the haze at the Grand Canyon

Environment

Obama administration bans new uranium mines near Grand Canyon

Environment

The Long Now Foundation’s 10,000-year clock

The World

Gateway to the Grand Canyon

Many federal and local officials are supporting a large gateway development for the Grand Canyon, called “Canyon Forest Village.” Even several environmental groups are getting behind the proposed complex, which will include 1300 hotel rooms and enough retail space for four department stores. From member station KNAU, Mitch Teich (TYSH) reports that Canyon Forest Village […]

The World

National Parks

More and more people are visiting National Parks each year, and the people who manage the popular facilities say the increased numbers are putting a heavy strain on the parks’ already eroding infrastructure. Matt Martinez from member station KNAU in Flagstaff, Arizona reports from Grand Canyon National Park.

The Living on Earth Almanac

This week, facts about… the Grand Canyon, including some of the Park’s lesser known attractions, on the 80th anniversary of the signing of the bill establishing this great National Park.

The World

Flooding the Grand Canyon

Earlier this year the U.S. government unleashed a portion of the Colorado river and flooded the Grand Canyon in order to help it recover from erosion. Other unanticipated discoveries were found along the way. George Hardeen reports from Arizona.

The World

Clearing Grand Canyon Air

Efforts are being proposed to clean up the air and increase visibility at one of North America’s most famous vistas; the Grand Canyon. George Hardeen reports on the goals of the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission.