I think Chad had said the 7000+ figure also included visitor inquiries about the lectures/star parties. Just someone asking a question...that could account for quite a bunch. Like Kim said, better to clarify with Chad before anything gets submitted. Dave P.S. Anyone leave a Harmon's Observatory ball cap behind at Bryce? I found one in the men's restroom at North Campground (B Loop). Kim Hyatt, is this yours? Like father like son? On Jul 2, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Kim wrote:
Park Ranger Chad Moore actually reported 7,000 "visitor contacts," not 7,000 visitors/attendees. If I understood Chad correctly, a visitor contact is defined as one person participating in a specific event. At the astronomy festival, these included persons attending a lecture, observing through a telescope (night or day), or taking part in the model rocket construction and launches. Theoretically, one visitor/attendee could account for several visitor contacts. Anyone wishing to prepare a news release of sorts or contact S&T should first speak with Chad to get a clearer definition of the numbers. I'm curious to know if the Park has anyway to track just how many people actually participated.
BTW, I thoroughly enjoyed this year's festival and renewing friendships. It gets lonesome sometimes her in Sanpete.
Kim