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Grand Canyon North Rim AZ SR 67 reopens May 15
Grand Canyon North Rim access road will reopen May 15, 2019.
Sedona AZ – In time for the summer tourist season, Arizona State Route 67 leading to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
The Arizona Department of Transportation closes the winding, 43-mile highway after park facilities shut down for the winter. Leading south from US 89A in Jacob...
Grand Canyon North Rim SR 67 to close
Sedona AZ (November 26, 2018) – Arizona State Route 67 between Jacob Lake (US 89A) and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to close for the winter season on Monday, December 3, 2018.
ADOT doesn’t clear snow from AZ SR 67 during the winter since North Rim visitor accommodations are closed. The highway reopens each spring, usually around mid-May. AZ US 89A remains open during...
Help Find Missing Nick Sieben
Sedona AZ (September 30, 2015) – Attached is a missing person flyer about Nicholas John Sieben, 28, a white male approximately 5’ 10” in height and approximately 160 pounds with brown hair that may be dyed red, and he has blue eyes.
He is believed to be driving his vehicle a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, charcoal in color with Illinois license plate Y704378. Nick was last seen driving his vehicle...
Grand Canyon Receives Subaru Support for Park Needs
Sedona AZ (March 4, 2015) – Grand Canyon National Park is one of four national parks to receive a 2015 Subaru Outback thanks to a partnership between the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, and Subaru of America.
The donated Subaru will help Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, support park needs including...
Grand Canyon North Rim State Highway to Close
Sedona AZ (November 18, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 67 between Jacob Lake (US 89A) and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park for the winter season beginning Monday, December 1, 2014.
The road may close earlier if heavy snowfall occurs in the area prior to the announced closure date. ADOT does not clear snow from SR 67 during the winter...
USFS Fails Local Forest Management
Sedona AZ (June 2, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor about the United States Forest Service (USFS) Forest Management and fire control programs:
To: Nicole Branton, District Ranger and Bryan Martyn, Arizona State Parks Director
I intend no disrespect to the employees of the United States Forest Service (USFS) by writing this opinion. I highly commend the agency’s...
Grand Canyon Association Appoints New Board Members
Sedona AZ (February 6, 2014) – The Grand Canyon Association appointed four new members to its volunteer Board of Directors. The board is comprised of business and community leaders who commit time and expertise to the benefit and improvement of the association, the official non-profit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. New members joining the board are:
Karan English, Flagstaff
Former Arizona...
Flagstaff Arizona Winter Snow Play Advisory
Flagstaff Arizona I-17 highway sleet photo by Brent Maupin c2012
Flagstaff AZ (December 19, 2012) – As several Northern Arizona Snow Play Recreational Sites prepare to open this weekend, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Flagstaff Police Department are anticipating an influx of winter recreation enthusiasts.
As these recreational sites prepare to open, the snow play areas located...