Grand Canyon News Week of August 4th 2014

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PETA offers reward in Grand Canyon squirrel-kicker case
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a half-dressed man who appeared to kick a squirrel off the edge of the Grand Canyon in a video that has gone viral.

Source: AZ Central
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Bumpy road to Grand Canyon Skywalk now paved
Motorists have a smoother drive to the Hualapai Tribe’s most popular tourist destination now that Diamond Bar Road is completely paved.

Source: Sheboyganpress.com
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Proposed Gondola For Grand Canyon’s Rim Has Community On Edge
Developer R. Lamar Whitmer took one look at this stunning view and saw opportunity. He envisions a gondola ride, two hotels, a restaurant, a cultural center, an amphitheater and an elevated walkway along the river’s edge.

Source: NPS.org
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Scout troop hits Grand Canyon funding goal — times nine
Troop 65 originally planned to raise $1,000 for the construction and installation of new picnic tables at the Indian Garden campsite, a $33,000 project.

Source: AZ Central
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Arizona National Scenic Trail Exhibit at Visitor Center
The Arizona National Scenic Trail will now be celebrated worldwide.

Source: ExploretheCanyon.com
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Native American Heritage Days kicks off Aug. 7 on North Rim?
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to the 21st annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Source: Grand Canyon News
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