Popular river overlook near Utah border now has parking fee
Parking at a spot near the edge of an Arizona canyon where the Colorado River makes a sharp U-turn now comes at a cost. You can blame that mostly on social media.
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KSL: Popular River Overlook Near Utah Border Now Has Parking Fee
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Ryan
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From the article.
"Most people in Page will say that as short as five to six years ago, it was a relatively local spot, and then it just started growing exponentially," said Mary Plumb, a spokeswoman for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which encompasses the canyon. "Most people believe it's caused by Instagram."
"Most people in Page will say that as short as five to six years ago, it was a relatively local spot, and then it just started growing exponentially," said Mary Plumb, a spokeswoman for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which encompasses the canyon. "Most people believe it's caused by Instagram."
Ryan
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Hopefully this part of the story does hold true.
Page plans to use the revenue to pay for the development, which eventually will include restrooms and a visitors center, maintain the improvements and provide emergency services, Celaya said. He said the city has spent $5 million so far.
Page plans to use the revenue to pay for the development, which eventually will include restrooms and a visitors center, maintain the improvements and provide emergency services, Celaya said. He said the city has spent $5 million so far.
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