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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

22 Sep 1979

Page 12

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1979

Page

12

Grand Canyon Trek Tests Iowa Hikers Endurance

Six Iowa hikers endure a 54 hour Kaibab and Bright Angel trail journey to Phantom Ranch and Ribbon Falls. The crew battles heat, blisters, and exhaustion, but muscle fatigue yields a triumphant top-out and a shared sense of achievement.

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Grand Canyon Robert Marty Steve Allen Davenport Jane Allen Jeanne Brase Iowa City Grand Canyon Village Ariz Iowa Bright Angel Lodge Jane Kaibab M&m Colorado River Phantom Ranch Bright Angel Creek Ribbon Falls Bob Jeanne Bright Angel Trail Bob Allen Diana Ortina Marty Allen
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Planning Grand Canyon Hike Reservations for Next Year

Readers advised to reserve Phantom Ranch cabins or dormitories six months to a year in advance for the Grand Canyon. Details include lodging costs, food reservations, mule rides, backcountry camping, and transportation desk hours.

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Grand Canyon Washington Phantom Ranch Transportation Desk Bright Angel Canyon Village Fred Harvey Tgy Re Canyon
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Orienteering Workshop Set At Indian Creek Nature Center

A novice oriented orienteering workshop is held today at the Indian Creek Nature Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Co sponsored by the Nature Center and the YWCA, the program teaches map and compass skills with practical uses for anglers and hikers. Marion Patterson leads the session and notes orienteering as a growing sport with prizes for fast accurate runs. The public is invited and all equipment is provided.

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Indian Creek Nature Center The Nature Center YWCA Marion Patterson
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