Grand Canyon's Once-Controversial Skywalk Nears 1-Million Visitor Mark

December 19th, 2015 at 8:08 AM EST

Photo Credit: 120,000 more people visited the Skywalk bridge in 2015 than in 2014. Grand Canyon West

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The Grand Canyon Skywalk illustrates how innovative placemaking can drive economic returns for local communities.

A northwestern Arizona tribe is preparing to welcome the 1-millionth visitor to its popular glass bridge that hangs over the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is the Hualapai (WAHL'-uh-peye) Tribe's s

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