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Years ago there was a lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon just outside the national park's boundaries. It would operate through the winter as a cross-country ski resort. Sadly, it's no longer in operation, and its snowcat rides to the North Rim are a thing of the past as well. Which means that after Monday, if you want to gaze into the canyon before next spring you'll have to walk or ski there, as road...
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national...
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- Grand Canyon to change 'unfair' permit system (search.msn.com)
Filed under: Hiking, North America, United States, CampingThe National Park Service announced a major change to the way it will distribute permits for those seeking to camp over night in the Grand Canyon yesterday, with administrators saying the move will level the playing field, allowing for every applicant to have a the same opportunity to earn one of the highly sought after permits. Each year, the Park Service makes 11,500 permits available...
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From gadling.com
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Managers to end current system in February
Getting one of the
roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the
Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that park managers
have decided to change the system.
Now those who want the coveted
permits either show up in person or try their luck with mail or fax
machines on the day the permits become available.
Those who go in
person line up at the backcountry office...
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From abqjournal.com
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Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.
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