The 4 E’s that will Shape a Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Economy at the Grand Canyon

A Diné woman in a traditional dress, on the rim of Grand Canyon. NPS/M. Quinn This month we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, let’s recognise how America’s most beloved natural attraction can redefine relationships with those for whom it is home As a child, I read about the Grand Canyon, admired pictures in National Geographic, and listened intently to family members reveal just how awe-inspiring it is in person. Yet, when I was lucky enough to travel to Arizona at 14, it was in fact the initial silence I heard when approaching the edge of the South Rim that truly made…...