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| Both shots are from the north rim, which is an absolutely beautiful way to experience the canyon. |
We might think that no one could want to harm this vista and land, but the truth of the matter is that hordes of miners were eyeing the exposed geology with riches in mind beyond the dreams of avarice. Later on, even as a park, the thing was almost flooded for dams! We have since come to recognize the greater value of this and many other wild lands. Still, if people fought over something so obviously scenic and powerful, you can imagine how the struggle continues to protect lands (including just plain old water sources) that hold no apparent immediate value.
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