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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

‘Offensive’ Grand Canyon hiking trail renamed by local authorities

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US authorities have made the decision to change the name of a stop on a popular Grand Canyon hiking trail, which has long been deemed offensive by indigenous American communities.

The Indian Garden hiking trail, which lies near the Canyon’s North Rim, was renamed Havasupai Gardens, the National Park Service said on Tuesday.

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