Grand Canyon
Coverage of Grand Canyon in the Nexus archive.
- Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon rafting guide, became the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific, breaking both women's and men's records for the route. She completed the 2,400-mile journey in just under 44 days, arriving in Hawaii from California.
- Grand Canyon on ‘extreme heat’ watch, with temperatures set to soar
The Grand Canyon is under an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to exceed 111F on Monday and Tuesday. The US National Weather Service issued an alert following recent deaths in the park linked to heat concerns.
- Three older hikers found dead in sizzling Grand Canyon
Three older hikers died in two separate incidents at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, with officials attributing the fatalities to heat-related illness.
- 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon
Three hikers died of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at the Grand Canyon. Despite rapid response and aerial support, all three were dead by the time first responders arrived, according to the park service.
- 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon
Three hikers died from suspected heat-related illnesses at the Grand Canyon amid rising temperatures, according to federal officials.
- 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon
Three hikers died from suspected heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon's inner canyon over two separate days, with temperatures exceeding 109°F in the shade. The U.S. National Park Service warned hikers to avoid trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to rising heat-related incidents.
- MHNP: conservation vs absolutism
The article discusses the debate over Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) between conservationists advocating for a ban on commercial activity and those supporting regulated recreation and tourism. It highlights global examples like Yosemite and Yellowstone, showing that successful conservation can coexist with managed tourism through zoning and strict regulations.
- Teen dies after showing symptoms of heat-related illness on Grand Canyon hike
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike in the Grand Canyon after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, according to the National Park Service.
- The most scenic train rides in the world
The article highlights the world's most scenic train rides, including a Swiss alpine crossing at nearly 7,000 feet and a Mexican canyon four times deeper than the Grand Canyon.
- The secret underground system keeping the Grand Canyon alive
Scientists are exploring the Grand Canyon's hidden cave networks to understand how snowmelt becomes underground springs, aiming to protect the water from drought and contamination. Their research focuses on the underground system vital to the park's springs.
- Heartbreaking update in hunt for missing 26-year-old student as body is found in Grand Canyon
A body has been found in the Grand Canyon during the search for a missing 26-year-old student. The discovery is a heartbreaking update in the hunt for the student. The identity of the body has not been confirmed.
- Desperate family plea for help to find missing 26-year-old who vanished from Grand Canyon days before graduation as backpack gives glimmer of hope: 'We terribly miss him'
A 26-year-old man has gone missing at the Grand Canyon just days before his graduation. His family is desperate for help and terribly misses him. A backpack found gives a glimmer of hope.
- Arizona State student vanishes during Grand Canyon trip just days before graduation, family pleads for help
Arizona State student Sandarsh Krishna vanished during a Grand Canyon trip just days before graduation, and his family is pleading for help. He was last heard from on April 27 and was expected to return for final exams and a job interview. Search efforts are underway across the South Rim with over 30 search and rescue personnel deployed.