Grand Canyon’s “In” Person System Dumped

Getting a permit to backpack overnight at the Grand Canyon is not easy. Half of the applications are denied. Lining up in person on the day when the permits become available does guarantee acceptance even if you’ve come a long way. In fact, if you’re not a local, your chances of getting a permit are quite low.

At least, that’s how it will stay until February 2010 when locals will no longer have priority. This is not good news for some of the locals.