May 03, 2007

Crown of the Continent "Geotourism MapGuide" under development

From the Thursday, May 3, 2007 online edition of the Bigfork Eagle . . .

What are the places, activities, or events that define the unique character and beauty of the “Crown of the Continent”? National Geographic Society wants to know, “What’s special about your place within the Crown of the Continent?”

National Geographic is working with local partners in the Rocky Mountain border region of Montana, Alberta and British Columbia to create a new kind of map. This “Geotourism MapGuide” will tell the stories and capture the pride that local residents feel for this globally significant region.

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You can learn more about this project and nominate your favorite places for the Geotourism MapGuide at www.crownofthecontinent.net. Nominations will be accepted until May 11, 2007.

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Posted by nfpa at May 3, 2007 01:35 PM