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Ellen Heyn

Digital Media Director

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A Grand Canyon river trip prompted Ellen to leave her home state of Wisconsin and move to the sunny Southwest after college. She joined the Trust in 2013 and puts her journalism and environmental studies degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to good use as the digital media director.

Ellen Heyn - Favorites

Plateau Favorites

The Waterpocket Fold
Boulder Mail Trail
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Interests & Hobbies

Mountain biking
Dancing
Sewing and knitting

Little-Known Facts

I used to play the tuba
I don't like pie crust
I worked on a goat farm

Take a hike

Grand Staircase-Escalante Wildflowers

05/8/24

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument bursts into bloom each spring. See some of favorite desert wildflowers.

Hike Bright Angel Trail into the Grand Canyon

04/17/24

Even a short journey of a few hundred steps offers a deeper perspective on the Grand Canyon.

How to Get a Grand Canyon Backcountry Hiking Permit

02/8/24

Wondering how to get a permit to hike and camp in Grand Canyon National Park? Let's break it down.

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