
The park remains open year round for visitors, but those planning to visit during the winter months should plan for unexpected changes in the weather along with some seasonal closures, and adjustments for COVID-19.

Grand Canyon Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau (GCCVB) is developing new strategies to get timely and appropriate messaging out to targeted audiences.

Home Rule allows towns across Arizona, including Tusayan, to set their own budget, versus adhering to the state-imposed spending limit.

The holidays are coming and food security efforts in the Grand Canyon area are out in full force.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) has made a recommendation to its executive board for consideration of postponing the start of the winter sports season.

The Williams City Council discussed the possibility of assuming operations for the Williams Senior Center from Coconino County at its Nov. 12 meeting.

The Williams Unified School District Governing Board heard from dozens of parents and teachers Nov. 10 regarding the recent cases of COVID-19 at the schools.

“Nobody has been through this situation before and we are uniquely, unique,” said Grand Canyon School Principal Matt Yost.

Between March 1 and Nov. 30, Hermit Road can only be accessed by the free Hermit Road shuttle bus or by foot, bicycle or commercial bus tour.

As of Nov. 5, Arizona reported 2,135 additional coronavirus cases, the most since Aug. 1, as related hospitalizations and rates of cases, deaths and positive test results continued to increase.

Hendrix said that although the symptoms were tolerable, she and her family needed extra rest while continuing to work and attend school from home.

Arizona tourism officials say the pandemic has led to spending from visitors to plunge by $10 billion when compared to the same time last year.

So far, there have been 551 COVID-19 tests performed between the two areas as of Oct. 16.

The latest figures released Oct. 25 bring the total number of cases to 11,298 with the known death toll remaining at 574.

Coconino County Health and Human Services tested 88 people for COVID-19 in Tusayan Oct. 22.

Starting Oct. 12, community members have been able to go inside the library to use the computers and browse the collection.

As of Oct. 19, there are three active cases of COVID-19 in the city of Williams and 11 active cases in the 86046 zip code.

The rustic ranch style setting welcomes visitors with an ample size gelato and sorbettos counter featuring a colorful variety of flavors.

Grand Canyon School Principal Matt Yost said the school is optimistic about the start of the school year and said staff has been able to adapt to the various and unique challenges associated with distance learning.
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