This peaceful park has a turbulent backstory dating back to the mid 19th century, when Alfred Nobel - yeah like the Nobel Peace Prize - invented dynamite.
The first dynamite factory in America, the Giant Powder Company, began producing dynamite under the personal license of inventor Alfred Nobel in March 1868.
Ryan Flynn's discovery highlights how historical markers can reveal unexpected layers in local parks, linking nature and history in surprising ways.
The history of Glen Canyon Park is not just about the serene landscape we see today, but the significant impact of the high explosives industry.
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