Grand Canyon River Guides

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

We continue to see dramatic and quickly changing conditions across the Colorado River Basin during this monsoon and flash flood season. A sunny day can quickly turn into a dangerous situation when thunderstorms produce heavy rainfall, flash floods and rapidly rising water levels.
Whether you're boating, fishing, hiking, camping or rafting, check conditions before you head out and stay alert while you're there.
More on this week's hydrology below.

Read more on this week's hydrology in the basin here:
https://ow.ly/lQEP50XBTZg
and https://ow.ly/GRsq50XBTZf

08/30/2026

Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Logistics Manager.

As Logistics Manager, you'll be the engine behind GCY's operations — keeping our warehouse, fleet, and facilities running smoothly so that every expedition launches on time and every participant has what they need to succeed on the river. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in a job done right.

Apply by September 30th, with an anticipated start date in November 2026.

The full job description can be found at gcyouth.org.

08/30/2026

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

The National Park Service is asking the public to provide information for more than 20 individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for following a significant flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29.

If you know of hikers or backpackers who were in the Bright Angel Creek corridor on August 29, or if you had a campground reservation in the affected area, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).

This includes people who may have been:
• Traveling the North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch
• Staying at Bright Angel Campground or Cottonwood Campground
• Traveling through “the Box” north of Phantom Ranch

📞 NPS ISB Tip Line: 888-653-0009
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please provide any information you have, including a person’s name, approximate location, travel plans, group size, clothing or backpack description, or when they were last known to be in the area. You do not have to provide your name.

Full news release: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-assistance-requested-to-account-for-individuals-following-grand-canyon-flash-flood.htm

08/30/2026

Please be safe…

https://grandcanyonvisitorcenter.com/bright-angel-creek-phantom-ranch-flash-flood-august-29-2026/?sfnsn=mo&fbclid=IwZnRzaAUAmmRwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNcOjqyDfXJoj0MtDhyqgs18EpacAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHnhoJo9Y0yq44qzbEZDWANkeS3utn3byydp1pFx2EHIYKqGahzRUCM3KO31D_aem_6LHVxFoHY1PZEnNldhLPHA

Major flash flooding at Bright Angel Creek and Phantom Ranch has triggered evacuations, closures and developing river hazards in Grand Canyon National Park.

08/30/2026

Today, Save the Confluence celebrates a historic achievement in the long effort to protect Tooh Ahidiilíní—the Confluence of the Little Colorado River and the Colorado River.

08/30/2026

Oh no! Hopefully everyone will be safe. I hear that boat traffic has been stopped upstream on Phantom because of significant debris and flooding.

⚠️ Flash Flooding in Bright Angel Canyon

Flash flooding began in Bright Angel Canyon today at approximately 2:30 p.m. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The National Park Service is conducting an air evacuation of approximately 50 individuals from the Phantom Ranch area. The entirety of the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice.

Xanterra will inform guests with future Phantom Ranch reservations about the status of their reservations.

Please do not attempt to access the closed areas. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

08/28/2026

Curious about water temperatures in the Grand Canyon? This tool tracks the daily water temperature of the Colorado River at river mile 15, a few miles downstream of Soap Creek Rapid.
➡️ https://grandcanyontrust.github.io/river-temp-dashboard/

08/27/2026

The efforts of Save The Confluence have been tremendous!!! What a victory. Thanks to all!

The Navajo Nation Council voted 18-0 to designate an area inside the Grand Canyon as a sacred site Monday during a special session.