Grand Canyon News You May Have Missed Week of Apr 14th 2014

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National Parks Giving Free Entry Easter Weekend
Looking for something free to do this weekend? Check out a national park.

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Check out this astronaut’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon
The Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS took a photo of the Grand Canyon in late March using a Nikon D3S digital camera with a 180mm lens.

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79th annual Easter Sunrise Service this Sunday at Mather Point
This Sunday, nearly 1,000 residents and visitors from all over the world will join together for the 79th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the South Rim at the wheelchair accessible Mather Point Overlook.

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NPS seeks public input on Grand Canyon Bison Management, Environmental Impact
The National Park Service this week announced the latest step to manage the impacts of bison on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.h

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Deep impact: Somehow the word ‘grand’ doesn’t do it justice
Not so; my wife and I recently approached the park’s south rim at 5 p.m. to find the canyon bathed in stunning hues from the setting sun – absolutely incredible.

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31 Stunning Pictures Of American National Parks
With everything from vast deserts and gorgeous beaches to sprawling mountain ranges, America is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world — and nowhere is that more evident than in the national parks.

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Tusayan lawmakers approve general plan outlining town’s future; water remains concern
Lawmakers in Tusayan (TOO’-say-ohn) have approved a general plan that drew opposition for not specifying a water source for a major development.

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New York artists Dread Scott and Jenny Polak collaborate at the Grand Canyon
Dread Scott and Jenny Polak, whose work examines contemporary social justice issues through installation, video, photography, sculpture, conceptual and performance, are South Rim artists-in-residence until May 3.

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