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Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
Category: Grand Canyon National Park
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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:
The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
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After Floods, Grand Canyon Opens on a Limited Basis. What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
As the search for missing visitors continues, the National Park has shut down hotels and much of its terrain, but visitors can still enter.
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15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
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At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.
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3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures
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The hikers died at Grand Canyon National Park in separate episodes as temperatures peaked above 100 degrees, the authorities said.
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Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
The New York Times – Travel:
The man was with his father on a popular, strenuous trail on a day that temperatures reached above 100 degrees in parts of the canyon, officials said.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
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Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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‘Love Locks’ Left at Grand Canyon Draws Ire of Park Service
The New York Times – Travel:
“Love is strong,” the National Park Service said. “But it is not as strong as our bolt cutters.”