Grand Canyon News Week of Sept 30th 2014

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Grand Canyon’s North Rim Soon Closing for the Winter
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim will be gradually closing down throughout the second half of October due to less forgiving weather conditions at the North Rim’s higher altitude.

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Grand Canyon making cuts to repay a $100 million loan
Grand Canyon National Park is imposing millions of dollars in cuts to make a concessions contract more attractive to bidders.

Source:  AZ Central
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Grand Canyon uranium mining ban upheld by federal court
A 20-year ban on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon will remain in place after the U.S. District Court in Arizona ruled Tuesday against mining groups that sued the federal government.

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Grand Canyon Skywalk Made More Easily Accessible by New Road
The road was supposed to be paved before the Skywalk even opened, but a variety of obstacles including an uncooperative dude rancher and a lack of funding postponed the road’s completion.

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Blind Colorado runner makes Grand Canyon history
Dan Berlin’s message is clear: his blindness is an inconvenience, not a disability. His blindness doesn’t have to be limiting. His blindness won’t keep him from running.

Source: The Gazette
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