Pinyon Plain uranium mine, near the Grand Canyon, has a water problem. More than 7.8 million gallons were pumped out of the ...

The Little Colorado River near the Grand Canyon is a river you should know. Find out why. The Little Colorado River is smaller than the mainstem Colorado River in length, flow, and drainage area. But ...

Native experts weigh in on the history of tribal lands, sovereignty, and what it means to own land. This blog is distilled from the Native Perspectives virtual series held in partnership with Grand ...

From blister supplies to water filters, let’s break down the gear you need to hike and backpack in Grand Canyon National Park. There are thousands of adjectives that describe the Grand Canyon — ...

The White Mesa uranium mill threatens people and the environment a mile from Bears Ears National Monument. What’s a uranium mill to do when global uranium prices tank? At the White Mesa Mill — on the ...

Even a short journey of a few hundred steps on the Bright Angel Trail offers a deeper perspective on the Grand Canyon. Although millions of people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year, few ever ...

A glimpse of the rare and endangered species — fish, insects, and animals — that live in the Grand Canyon. From ponderosa pine trees and Kaibab squirrels on the north rim of the Grand Canyon to ...

View our 2021 edition map of the Colorado Plateau which includes public lands and tribal lands across northern Arizona, southern Utah, southwest Colorado, and northwest New Mexico. The map also shows ...

Maps and graphs may be used for non-commercial purposes provided that they are not altered or edited and they are appropriately credited. All map products should be credited to Stephanie Smith, Grand ...

Is it true that the Grand Canyon is home to a vast supply of uranium? Let’s check the numbers. The Grand Canyon is more than a national park, but is it true that it’s also home to a vast supply of ...

The Information Lab analyzed data from annual aquifer protection reports submitted by the owner of Canyon Mine (also known as Pinyon Plain Mine), a contested uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, and ...

See a map of the areas the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires burned on the north rim of the Grand Canyon in the summer of 2025, destroying the lodge and numerous other park buildings.