"Eric Chomko" wrote in message
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On Mar 26, 11:49 pm, "Greg D. Moore \(Strider\)"

So in other words, not really what we were talking about.

Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon? I have 7 times. I have over 30
days inside the canyon alone and over 125 miles of hiking. I am going
back for an eight time this fall.

Yes, several times.

And between that, and simply looking at a map, one can realize the scale of
the place. A 60' horseshoe on the Hualapai Reservation isn't going to have
any impact on the place.


The point is that things that occuured within the Grand Canyon before
it became a national park are considered relics of the canyon and that
includes any Indian pottery shards, arrowheads, etc., mining or
minor's equipment and even the old phone line to Phantom Ranch at the
botton even though it was there well after GC became a NP.

In other words, exactly what I said, human activity has been altering the
Grand Canyon for over 100 years.

So what's your point arguing with me when you support my contention.


So yes, GC is not exactly like it was 100 years ago, but the point is
to try and preserve it the best that we can.

And for better or for worse, the Hualapai have decided to change their
portion of it.

Given how much is protected by the GCNP, Lake Mead National Rec Area and
Glen Canyon Nationa Rec Area, I'm not too concerned about a 60' bridge
sticking out into it.

(oh and the National Forests around it too.)


And if you really want to preserve it, cut off road access to the South Rim
and do everything by electric tram, and keep people out of it.

You do realize the impact the hikers have on the existing trail systems,
right?



Eric


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