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On 9/8/26 Grand Canyon National Park issued a press release that provided a tangible update on the situation with the br...
09/11/2026

On 9/8/26 Grand Canyon National Park issued a press release that provided a tangible update on the situation with the broken water pipeline that serves the park.

As a reminder, much of the pipeline was destroyed in the flash flood at the bottom of the canyon on 8/29/26. This pipeline is the only water source to the park and the park cannot operate without water. The park has a sizable water storage tank, but due to government regulations, they cannot simply bring in outside water into this tank.

So the burning question has remained… How will the park get the water it needs to stay open before the stored water runs out?

We now have answers. 👉

I don't think anyone excepted a timeline this short.

From the park: “Crews are moving forward with construction of a temporary water intake at Bright Angel Creek to replace the intake destroyed by the flood. Engineers are in the canyon designing the temporary intake, the existing Transcanyon Waterline contract has been modified to support the work, and construction activities are beginning this week.

Once operational, it will allow water to move through the new Transcanyon Waterline system and begin replenishing South Rim storage while work on a permanent intake continues.

Importantly, the new pipeline infrastructure on the south side of the canyon was not damaged by the flood. Prior to the flood, the park was just over a month away from beginning operation of the new system. The park is now accelerating work that was already underway to bring that infrastructure into service.

Testing and commissioning work is being accelerated at the new South Rim water treatment plant.”

No one likes a porta pottie but it's fantastic that the impact to day visitors is so minimal.

Here’s some more conservation efforts going on behind the scenes:

Water storage tanks have been brought in for various uses. More than 13,500 gallons of potable drinking water has been staged throughout the South Rim. (Potentially even more tanks have been brought in since the press release.)
Some employees have been moved into a building served by reclaimed water.
Restaurants’ pots and pans are being taken outside the park for washing.
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Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim and wondering what to expect? I keep hearing media and other sources rattling off th...
09/02/2026

Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim and wondering what to expect? I keep hearing media and other sources rattling off the list of places destroyed or now closed, but what does that even mean? If you’re not familiar with the names of these places you can’t understand the impact on your visit. I’m going to break it down for you based on the information I’ve pulled together from official sources. 👉

Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, the Phantom Ranch Canteen and cabins, and the entire North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice. The Black Bridge and Silver Bridge crossing the Colorado River are also closed until further notice.

All of these closures are located at the bottom of the canyon. They require permits or reservations to access and usually involve multi day hikes.

North Kaibab Trailhead is in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

If you had reservations or hoped to stay in the hotels inside the park in the foreseeable future, you need to find new accommodations. Tusayan is the town just outside of the park, and has hotels (that are presumably filling up fast).

The next closest town is Williams, an hour from the park.

In between Williams and the South Rim are many Airbnbs to choose from, the largest concentration of which are in Valle, ~30 minutes from the park entrance.

From the park’s website these trails are open (as of 8/29):

✅ South Kaibab Trail from the South Kaibab Trailhead to the Black Bridge and junction with River Trail.
✅ Tonto Trail from Tipoff to Havasupai Gardens.
✅ Plateau Point Trail from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point.
✅ Bright Angel Trail from the Bright Angel Trailhead to River Resthouse.
✅ The River Trail east of the River Resthouse to the South Kaibab Trail junction.

This is what's closed due to the flood:
🚫 The Black and Silver Bridges spanning the Colorado River
🚫 The entirety of Phantom Ranch, including Bright Angel Campground, the Phantom Ranch Canteen, and Phantom Ranch cabins.
🚫 The entirety of the North Kaibab Trail. This includes the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch.

Note: All of these places are at the bottom of the canyon. Nort

Don't hate me for jumping on this trend 🫣. I had so much fun creating this and showcasing so much of what we love about ...
08/14/2026

Don't hate me for jumping on this trend 🫣. I had so much fun creating this and showcasing so much of what we love about this place and the tiny house we built here.

The dark skies are next level. It's what so many of our guests choose us for.

And it IS chic to get your power from the sun. And for your view to not be littered with power lines.

So very, very chic.

The Grand Canyon South Rim sits at about 7000 feet so it's a great place to escape to when it's hot where you are. And e...
08/10/2026

The Grand Canyon South Rim sits at about 7000 feet so it's a great place to escape to when it's hot where you are. And evenings are always cool.

I’ve put together what I think would make a perfect warm weather 2-night stay at the Grand Canyon, coming from Phoenix and staying in Valle (but you can easily alter it to fit other starting points like Las Vegas or elsewhere in Arizona).

If possible, plan to leave Phoenix in time to arrive in Valle in daylight so you don’t miss golden hour + sunset. Valle is about a 3 hour drive from Phoenix.

Allow time for stops along the way for groceries (+ fun). The Grand Canyon is remote with limited food options, so you’re going to want to come prepared. And one of the perks of staying in a vacation rental is having a kitchen!

👉 Swipe for a more detailed breakdown & save this post for your trip planning.

Flagstaff has Safeway, Sprouts, and Whole Foods all along your route.

You could add in a stop for a drink and/or dinner. Mother Road Brewing & Pizzecletta are great options. Sosta is another good choice.

Walk historic Route 66 through downtown Williams, stop in for a drink & pizza at Historic Brewing if you’re feeling hungry. If tacos 🌮 are more your mood, Obregón and Nanys are killer options.

After, go to Safeway for groceries.

Feel your whole nervous system instantly relax when you’ve left the hustle and bustle and are immersed in our serene high desert landscape. Once the sun sets, you can enjoy the dazzling stargazing display put on by the Milky Way thanks to our dark skies.

Trust me on this 🌅.

The best sunrise spots are Mather Point, Yaki Point, and Lipan Point. More info on sunsets a few slides down. 👉

Make breakfast at the bungalow or grab breakfast sandwiches from The Mean Bean Coffee & K’s General Store nearby and then head to the Canyon. It’s a 30 minute drive from Valle to the park entrance.

A great way to enjoy the canyon on a warm day is on bike! You can rent bikes by the hour, or sign up for a bike tour at Canyon Adventures Bike Tours & Cafe next to the Visitors Center.

You can also explore the Rim Trail on foot if you’d prefer.

If needed, you can take a break from the sun at any time with seve

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