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During President Obama’s visit to Golden earlier this
month, young climbers and outdoor enthusiasts representing the
Colorado Mountain Club gathered at our downtown headquarters to urge the
President to protect our outdoor heritage here in Colorado and across the West.
Last week, the President responded to our call by designating
Chimney Rock, a unique cultural landscape in the San Juan National Forest, as
the country’s newest National Monument.
Chimney Rock, an area that is sacred to local Native American
tribes, is an irreplaceable piece of the area's cultural heritage, as well
as a popular destination for hikers and tourists.
This announcement is a major win-win for the local economy
and the tourism and outdoor industries in Colorado. According to a
recent economic study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation,
designation of Chimney Rock as a national monument double the area's
impact on the region within five years, adding as much as $1.2 million in
new tourism dollars.
Chimney Rock National Monument
is supported by a broad coalition of local organizations, businesses, and
politicians from both sides of the aisle.
Scott Braden
Conservation Director
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