Grand Canyon News Week of Dec 7th 2015

Grand Canyon makes list of most popular Facebook check-in spots of 2015
Arizona does make an appearence on the list and as one would guess, it was the Grand Canyon. The wonder of the world is No. 7 on the list, sandwiched by Yosemite National Park at No. 8 and the Siam Paragon in Thailand at No. 6.

Source: Ktar.com
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Martin’s Boat Movie Honors Conservationist Martin Litton
The movie, titled Martin’s Boat, focuses on Litton’s efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon and on a two-week trip through the canyon in a dory (a small flat-bottomed boat) built in Litton’s honor.

Source:  ExploretheCanyon.com
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A Historic Trip Through The Grand Canyon By The Magic Of Radio
Please be advised: The following piece contains a brief section of adult language. And apologies for the periodic scratchiness of our recording. Mr. Powell’s long beard made a mess of modern recording technology.

Source:  Kuow.org
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Grand Canyon Officials Making Plans to Improve Backcountry Experience
The public has until Feb 24th 2016, to comment on proposals being considered by National Park Service officials to improve management of the hiking and …

Source:  ExploretheCanyon.com
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Grand Canyon trip, more for grandparents, grandchildren
We chose the Grand Canyon trip from a list of more than 60 very reasonably priced grandparent-grandchild possibilities, from Hawaii to Yellowstone, Chicago to Chincoteague

Source:  Newsday.com
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