The New York Times – Travel:
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
Category: Colorado River
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America’s Desert Metropolis Is on the Short List to Lose Water
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
The New York Times – Travel:
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
The New York Times – Travel:
Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.
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From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective
The New York Times – Travel:
A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.