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| '''John Otto''' was the first park superintent at ]. A self-professed trailbuilder, Otto arrived in ] in ] or ]. He spent most of his time exploring the nearby plateau and canyon ]. He built trails in what most area residents had believed was an impenetrable wilderness. | '''John Otto''' was the first park superintent at ]. A self-professed trailbuilder, Otto arrived in ] in ] or ]. He spent most of his time exploring the nearby plateau and canyon ]. He built trails in what most area residents had believed was an impenetrable wilderness. | ||
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John Otto was the first park superintent at Colorado National Monument. A self-professed trailbuilder, Otto arrived in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1906 or 1907. He spent most of his time exploring the nearby plateau and canyon wilderness. He built trails in what most area residents had believed was an impenetrable wilderness.
Because of his efforts, others took notice, and by 1909 the local newspaper was lobbying to make the area a national park. On May 24, 1911 the area was designated Colorado National Monument. Otto was hired as the first park superintendent. Until the mid-1930s he lived in the park and drew a salary of $1 per month.
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