Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed for Week of November 11th 2013

Grand Canyon to be Flooded
An abundance of sand in the Colorado River is giving federal officials an opportunity to flood the waterway and spread the sediment throughout the Grand Canyon, creating sandbars and beaches for campers as well as protection for archaeological sites.

Source: The Spectrum
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Grand Canyon:  Karen Graham Checks Off Bucket List
The Grand Canyon has been on my ‘bucket list’ for a long time and, this year, I finally made it.

Source: ExploretheCanyon.com
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National Park Service Looks to Increase its Bus Popularity
The National Park Service (NPS) wants to increase its shuttle bus popularity, and it’s looking to Tusayan to help spread the word among its visitors.

Source: Grand Canyon News
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Grant to Support Public Transportation for Williams-Flagstaff-Grand Canyon
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) will support public transportation between Williams, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon in the near future.

Source: ExploretheCanyon.com
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Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month
On Nov. 14, Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with special presentations and demonstrations.

Source: Grand Canyon News
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State Wants Grand Canyon Opening Refund Arizona’s senate and congressional delegation are calling for a full refund of money the state sent to reopen the Grand Canyon during the partial government shutdown last month.

Source:  Tri Valley Central
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