Spend A Day At The Gila Visitor Center With Local Celebrities

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Superintendent Steve Riley announced today the Monument is celebrating the Gila River on November 8, 2008 from 11am to 2pm with an event featuring new book releases, Gila Libre and Free Flow. The time will be focused on photography, writing and walking. The authors will accompany interested participants on a walk along the west fork of the Gila River focused on photography and writing. Along the way, Jan Haley will talk about the natural art of the river and how we can learn to see what is often hidden in the larger landscape. Carol Sinor, will focus on the river as inspiration for poetry and nature writing. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras, sketchbooks, or journals or simply come and enjoy an autumn walk and learn what Dutch Salmon has gleaned from his years spent along the river.