The majority of the canyon's services and facilities – campgrounds, lodges, guided tours, etc. – are located on the popular South Rim. Because the Grand Canyon ... the area is closed from ...

If the area surrounding the Grand Canyon becomes a national monument, it would be further protected from uranium mining after former President Barack Obama put a 20-year pause on new uranium ...

This map shows areas of distinct bioclimate ... Each view emphasizes a different feature or dimension of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. Some are focused on the terrain and topography ...

Washington, D.C. — Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most iconic natural areas in the United States. However, the lands and watershed surrounding the park are being threatened by ...

That move prompted the Interior Department to launch an environmental analysis of uranium mining in the area, leading ... miles of federal land surrounding Grand Canyon National Park.