Paving over the petroglyphs: suburban sprawl may swallow the nation's only monument to Native American rock art

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Developers want to build a freeway, hotel, houses, shopping centers, an airport and more on national park land outside Albuquerque, NM. Proponents hope to convince Congress to approve the plans. Environmentalists are encouraged to protest the plans.

Political activity, Column, Environmental aspects, National monuments, Real estate development, New Mexico, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Petroglyphs

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A monumental victory

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Pres Clinton signed a proclamation on Sep 18, 1996, creating the Grand Staircase-Escalante Canyon National Monument in Southern Utah. The 1.7 million acres has abundant hiking and backpacking trails and many Native American archaeological sites.

Clinton, Bill, Environmental policy, Utah, Parks, Wilderness areas

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A Grand obsession

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A small group of hikers called the 'Grand Canyon Knights' return time and again to explore the canyon. They include Park Service employees, guidebook authors and endurance enthusiasts. Harvey Buchart and other canyon freaks are profiled.

Personal narratives, Safety and security measures, Description and travel, Recreation, Hiking, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States. National Park Service

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