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Coconino Voices: Bison belong at Grand Canyon

Arizona Daily Sun - Jan 25, 2012
As the National Park Service makes the case for the eradication of bison from Grand Canyon National Park, a growing number of scientists and citizens are convinced that bison should remain there. Eradication would be inconsistent with ecological ...

A Grand Gesture: Ban on New Uranium Mining Around Grand Canyon

Care2.com (blog) - Jan 25, 2012
by Alicia LaPorte Tell most Americans that uranium mining is allowed at the doorstep of Grand Canyon National Park, and it's a good bet they would stare back at you in disbelief. Yet several years ago, an analysis of federal data by the Pew Environment ...

Grand Canyon ban on new mining riles Republicans

Christian Science Monitor - Jan 10, 2012
By Matthew Daly, Associated Press / January 10, 2012 In this file photo, O'Neill Butte as seen from South Kaibab Trail, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. The Obama administration announced Monday a 20-year ban on new mining claims on more than 1 ...

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Grand Canyon National Park books

Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide: Grand Canyon National Park

by: James Kaiser
Filled with beautiful color photographs, this award-winning guidebook reveals the best of America's most famous national park. Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide equips travelers with detailed maps, travel tips, and extensive listings for lodging, camping, and sightseeing. From river rafting to mule rides, Grand Canyon is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip there can be overwhelming. This guide divides Grand Canyon into sections--the South Rim, North Rim, Colorado River, and Havasu Canyon--and offers invaluable tips on enjoying the park's highlights while avoiding the crowds.
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Grand Canyon Trail Map 4th Edition

by: Kent Schulte
New 4th Edition printed May, 2011. Improved shaded relief gives a beautiful, detailed & stunning view of the canyon. Mileage info added to all trail junctions, plus cumulative mileage for select segments. Includes trail profile graphs. Thoroughly reviewed by Park rangers. Detailed topographic & trail map of 308,000 acres in central Grand Canyon. 1:40,000 scale covers 8 USGS quads. 308 miles (495km) of trails shown with trail ratings, descriptions & statistics. Most complete & accurate map of the area.
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Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails

by: Charles A. Wells
A clear, concise guide to Arizona's remote backcountry, including Grand Canyon National Park and Sedona. Book includes detailed directions with GPS waypoints, 86 custom maps and over 300 quality photos. All routes were driven by the author. Sport utility owners will enjoy 50 easy and moderate routes to incredible scenic backcountry locations. Serious 4-wheelers will love our difficult Jeep trails. We promote low impact driving and environmental responsibility. For complete trail listing and a look inside the book visit the FunTreks website.
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Hiking Grand Canyon National Park, 3rd: A Guide to the Best Hiking Adventures on the North and South Rims

Fully revised and updated, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park provides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all of the park's developed trails as well as tips on safety, hiking with children, access, and services. Includes fifteen hikes in the South Rim and thirteen hikes in the North Rim.

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Grand Canyon National Park

Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon (nearly 1500 m deep) is the most spectacular gorge in the world. Located in the state of Arizona, it cuts across the Grand Canyon National Park. Its horizontal strata retrace the geological history of the past 2 billion years. There are also prehistoric traces of human adaptation to a particularly harsh environment. whc.unesco.org

 

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Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim

Dive off the Grand Canyon's South Rim and explore a waterfall-rich grotto and the canyon's largest natural rock bridge on this classic, 34-mile trek captured in vivid 3-D detail.

 

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National Parks: Grand Canyon National Park

This is nature's most awesome sculpture, carved by the mighty Colorado River over millions of years. You'll have a bird's eye view as you explore the out-of-the-way waterfalls and monuments by air. In addition, a raft trip down the Colorado gives another perspective of the canyon's timeless beauty. Magnificent sunrises, sunsets, and the changing seasons are all here to enjoy at your leisure.

 

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Mountain Lions at Grand Canyon National Park: (Ranger Minute)

Mountain lions (Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animals behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts. If you encounter a mountain lion: The Arizona Department of Game and Fish says: * Do not approach the animal. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. * Stay calm and speak loudly and firmly. * Do not run from a mountain lion. Running may stimulate a mountain lions instinct to chase. Stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. * Appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly. The idea is to convince the lion that you are not easy prey and that you may be a danger to it. * Maintain eye contact and slowly back away toward a building, vehicle, or busy area. * Protect small children so they wont panic and run. * Fight back if attacked. Many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools, their bare hands, and even mountain bikes. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the animal. * Report all mountain lion attacks to 911. For more information, visit the ...

 

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

The beautiful Grand Canyon in all of it's glory! These shots were taken along the south rim area, at Mather Point, and Bright Angel. If you go to Las Vegas, you should spend one of your days taking a bus tour here. It is well worth the 4+ hour journey. Artist: Alex Beroza Song: Improvisation on Friday Courtesy of ccMixter.com (creative commons, Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 United States (CC By-NC 3.0) creativecommons.org