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  1. "Click Click Click"...is the sound being heard everywhere in the trees and THIS ow.ly/i/D3db is the culprit. -ew
  2. NEWS RELEASE: June is the Month for Astronomy in Grand Canyon National Park go.nps.gov/11zo5v -sdm
  3. North Rim Campground has opened for the season. Updated info & how to make reservations: go.nps.gov/1jyk1d -mq
  4. Grand Canyon’s Celebrate Wildlife Day will feature live animal demonstrations by Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center ow.ly/aSUvo -ew
  5. Today in 1930: A porcupine is spotted walking, (hiking) up the Bright Angel Trail in the evening. "He didn't look exhausted." :)) -ew
  6. RT @interior: .@Interior led effort 2 provide a military pass 4 free access 2 National Parks & other public lands: on.doi.gov/KjJEbO -ew
  7. Thanks neighbor! RT @zionnps: A 3 hr drive from Zion, the North Rim of @GrandCanyonNPS opens the season today! -ew
  8. The North Rim of Grand Canyon NP opens today!!! Here is your North Rim weather forecast ow.ly/aVsVo -ew
  9. DYK: Grand Canyon is one of the most biodiverse national parks? Learn more at Celebrate Wildlife Day ow.ly/aSTAW -ew
  10. Countdown to Celebrate Wildlife Day, 5/19. Only 5 more days until the big event. See the schedule at ow.ly/aTsbe -ew
  11. #gcltemp We’ve studied it, learned from it; with your help we’ll design a new plan to manage it – GC Dam. Join in at bit.ly/J43T0I
  12. Today in 1933: The Mary Colter Desert View Watchtower was dedicated with guests & Hopi dancers. ow.ly/1M8JiX -ew
  13. RT @usfwshq: #InternationalMigratoryBirdDay is 20 yrs old, so we're listing 20 ways to help birds. Full list here: 1.usa.gov/Jnvg4u -ew
  14. A surprise visitor today, a black-chinned hummingbird lost inside. We freed it seconds later. -ew twitvid.com/OMWT2
  15. Download the 2012 Park Profile here: go.nps.gov/1xv490 -mq
  16. Picture of the Day: East of Hopi Pt. Can you see the river? ow.ly/i/Cqi1 -ew
  17. Park Newspapers for the 2012 summer season (South Rim, North Rim, Accessibility) may be downloaded here: go.nps.gov/136ojl -mq
  18. @NatlParkService: 5/10/1869: Union & Central Pacific railroads joined to complete 1st transcontinental railroad. nps.gov/gosp -ew
  19. Know a 15 to 19 year old? Spaces available on summer youth expeditions - tell them to apply! gcyouth.org/destinations_g… -gg
  20. Picture of the Day: Overlooking the Plateau from Verkamps. ow.ly/i/C8m9 Vintage style. -ew