Due entirely to my extreme wit, cunning nature, and exceptionally hypnotizing good looks, I was able to finish handing out all of the surveys within two hours, instead of the anticipated four. At exactly eight-thirty this morning, I filled up my mug with coffee and headed outside with a large pile of surveys. And, exactly two hours later, I was out, so now I am spending my extra time enjoying the cacophony of Joy Division and polishing up one of my articles- which I may post on here after seeing what Ms. Harings has to say about it.
The past couple days, I feel like I have learned so much about the exact place that I have spent the entirety of my life in- every plant has a name now, every rock has a purpose.
A little history:
Why is Saguaro National Park West's visitor center called "Red Hills Visitors Center"? Well..
The hills east of the visitor's center consist of purely red sedimentary rocks, called Recreation Redbeds, which are primarily volcanic ash, dust, mud and sand. During the Jurassic Period, they were deposited via streams and swamps, and were eventually lifted and exposed through volcanism.
I hope everybody else's projects are going well... I'm off to finish my article now!
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I think you definitely should post your article - it's on an interesting topic that is of concern now that everyone is tightening pocketbooks. I did have one question: Do you know approximately how much money goes into keeping Saguaro National Park open for visitors/hikers each year? Is it a "massive" amount, or is it small in comparison to what is spent on other National Parks of comparable size? Does it get barely enough money to function, or is the park comfortably off? I'm very curious.
We'll talk more soon! Ms. H
Also - what types of questions were asked on the surveys? (What does the government need?!) :)
I'm actually waitingon a couple calls back in regards to how much $ is contributed to the park overall, how it compares to the amounr invested in larger national parks, and what percentage is tax dollars.
The park is definitely well off, as it receives government funding as well, but I should know by this afternoon precisely how much.
In terms of the government surveys.. it was pretty much your typical customer service survey, with questions requiring visitors to rate the cleanliness, customer services, opportunities provided, knowledge learned, overall experience and so forth of the park.
Thanks, Tina! (I just realized that I mentioned one question and then asked you five - well, that's what happens when things are interesting.) For sure, govt. funding is a topic on everyone's mind these days, and very pertinent to the park/your project.
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