The Latest Breaking News from the Grand Canyon

Rafters in the Grand Canyon are coming down with a mystery illness and doctors are baffled

‘It feels like I did a hard workout every day, even though I’ve done nothing except for sit on my butt,’ one man said

The Independent UK · Jul 7

A $300 I don’t regret spending

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Life is slowly resuming some sense of normalcy aWhen History Buff and I arrived from Vegas, we already had a plan to continue hiking together. We visited several national parks during our travels including Sequioa National Forest, Red Rocks, and the Grand…

Blogging Away Debt · Jul 2

Did explorers really find Egyptian-style artefacts in the Grand Canyon? Why experts remain sceptical

He entered a remote cave expecting to find little more than geological formations and mineral deposits. Instead, according to one of the most debated stories in American archaeology, the expedition reportedly uncovered ancient artefacts, unusual inscriptions and evidence that appeared to challenge conventional understandings of North American history.

The Times of India · Jun 22

Teenage hiker dies in Grand Canyon after collapsing from heat related illness

Heat rises within the canyon which can result in suffocating temperatures for visitors

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Where does the Grand Canyon's water really come from? Scientists explore hidden caves

Researchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's hidden cave systems to understand how Roaring Springs, a vital water source, functions. This project investigates the connection between snowmelt and these cave-fed springs, crucial for the park's ecosystems and visitor safety. Findings will inform water management globally.

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish

The Independent UK · May 26

Grand Canyon mystery solved? Shocking new study claims a 'lost ancient lake' may have carved one of Earth’s greatest natural wonders

The Grand Canyon has long been seen as one of the most striking natural landscapes on Earth, yet its origins remain surprisingly unsettled. Scientists broadly agree that the Colorado River played a central role in carving the canyon millions of years ago as reported by USGS. Even so, the exact…

The Times of India · Apr 22

There’s a new theory about what helped form one of America’s grandest natural wonders

The key to solving a nearly 7 billion-year-old geological mystery could be microscopic

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Colorado River may have pooled and spilled over to form the Grand Canyon, solving a long-standing mystery ‪—‬ but not everyone agrees

The Colorado River muscled its way through today's Grand Canyon after pooling as a giant lake, according to new research.

LiveScience · Apr 16

Why does this river slice straight through a mountain range? After 150 years, scientists finally know

The western US is a geologists’ dream, home to the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, active volcanoes and striking sandstone arches. But one landform simply doesn’t make sense.

The Conversation · Feb 2