![]() ![]() ![]() And much like exploring the canyon, the process became an evolving adventure in learning. But which application to use for such a large number of photos became the most challenging part of this project. Esri’s Story Maps platform would allow for all 100 images to be housed in one application and for us to connect the locations back to key conservation issues throughout the canyon and our Colorado Plateau Explorer hiking site. ![]() The idea was born as a way to transform a 100-image social media quiz into a dynamic product that would extend the life of the photos beyond a tweet or Facebook post. And Esri’s Story Map Journal was the perfect platform to showcase all 100 places. Whether it is the remarkable beauty of a desert spring, the sunset on the south rim, unique architecture, fossils that have stood the test of time, a muddy rapid that looks more like chocolate milk than water, or bakery treats from a local business. The Grand Canyon in 100 Images gives something to everyone. Their personal experiences are as unique as the canyon itself. With something to see around every corner, people can visit the canyon on the same day and have completely different perspectives on what a Grand Canyon National Park trip is like. Its vastness is only surpassed by the remarkable beauty and hidden treasures behind each butte and river meander. The Grand Canyon is unlike any other landscape. On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its 100 th birthday, and the Grand Canyon Trust’s GIS and communications team created the Grand Canyon in 100 Images as a way to inspire, reflect, and look back at some of the remarkable places within Grand Canyon National Park. As an avid lover of cartographic design and a researcher who seeks to better understand our environment, she transforms data in ways that engage the public and policy makers. Her passion is conservation and telling its story. About the author: Stephanie Smith is the GIS Program Director for the Grand Canyon Trust. ![]()
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