Runs4Sanity
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140814-grand-canyon-national-park-threats-developments/
I have never been to the Grand Canyon, but I hope to go someday soon. Anyway, I know a lot of you are blessed with being able to go there or even live near there so I thought I would post this here and see what you think. Honestly, IMO I don't like the sound of it at all as it sounds like it is going to ruin what we love best about nature and the Grand Canyon.
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5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
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26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Since you posted it in two places, is it o.k. If I just copy and paste my reply from the other one?
My feeling haven't changed since I wrote that.
If the Navajo Nation approves it, I'd be totally on board with that plan for a number of reasons.
It's outside the national park boundaries and located entirely within the borders of the Navajo Nation. They should be allowed to do what they wish with there land. They desperately need jobs and revenue on the reservation. It is the poorest place I have ever been to. The poverty there is astounding. With the pending cut backs at Navajo Generating Station, this could provide some reliable jobs and revenue for the Navajo people.
Where they're talking about developing is a very remote, desolate place. It's 25 miles upstream (and completely and totally out of site) from the Grand Canyon National Park village, but worlds away. Obviously any development would impact the land, but it won't change what the Grand Canyon is or take away from it's grandeur and majesty. Europe has shown that natural landmarks can be developed in a responsible way to improve access for all people.
Again, for me the biggest issue is if the Navajo Nation wants it, they should be able to have it. (I have very strong feelings about the state of the Navajo Nation, having spent years and years working there among the great people that make up that proud Nation)
(Also, I don't even think that area is technically "the Grand Canyon". It's the Confluence. It's right smack in the middle between Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon)
Trail and Ultra Running User Group
Just tell me when tourism is at its worst there, and I will avoid that season lol.
Late fall through early spring (Mid-October to early April) are the best times if you want to avoid tourists.
Definitely will keep that in mind.
KillJoyFuckStick
October is great because of the tree leafs changing color.
You people have issues
Village people
A big no!
I used to live in Niagara Falls, Canada and we voted down some stupid stuff. The natural beauty can easily be overshadowed by junk. I am sure that the hotel and casino owners had a nice story about bringing money to the city. They sure did but sadly all the money goes back into the maintenance of the Fallsview area.
Look, it's not like you get to see the Grand Canyon in its pristine state anyway as the Colorado river is dammed and controlled.
Short term goal: 17:59 5K
Mid term goal: 2:54:59 marathon
Long term goal: To say I've been a runner half my life. (I started running at age 45).
The over-commercialization on the Canadian side still looks better than the industrial decay on the US side....
Dave