[Source: Sierra Vista Herald]
Kartchner Caverns State Park has been chosen as the nominee to help the state parks system win $100,000 in the “Live Positively, America’s Favorite Park Program” being coordinated by Coca-Cola.
In anticipation of Friday’s launch, Reneé Bahl, executive director for Arizona’s State Parks said, “We would like the public to follow our lead and consolidate their votes so Arizona State Parks can win. We polled our rangers to get a consensus on one park so we have a better chance to win this amazing prize for the whole system. Some states have a higher population, some higher visitation, but we believe Arizonans have the greatest passion for all their parks and the outdoors so they will join us in voting for Kartchner Caverns State Park.”
The staff decided that Kartchner Caverns epitomizes the natural resource stewardship and commitment of Arizonans. Kartchner is now one of the top 10 show caves in the world for the diversity of its stunning calcite formations and symbolizes the extraordinary efforts taken by elected officials, park rangers and the public who took unprecedented steps to protect and open this pristine cavern system in 1999.
“This living cave has character and a persona. If you haven’t gotten a cave kiss from Kartchner Caverns, you haven’t lived,” says park director Bahl.
While park officials want you to vote as many times as possible for Kartchner Caverns, they say it is more important that you also visit your favorite park.
Votes will be tallied on Aug. 31.
Go to www.livepositively.com/#/Americasparks/vote and vote for Kartchner Caverns State Park.
