Grand Canyon NP superintendent resigns; had been cleared of workplace accusations

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. —

The first female superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park resigned Thursday, less than three years after she took the helm of one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

Christine Lehnertz's resignation comes months after she was reassigned amid a federal investigation that cleared her of allegations she created a hostile work environment and wasted park resources.

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