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One of the most popular ways to see the Grand Canyon is on the back of a mule. These sure-footed equines have been carrying visitors along the trails and to the bottom of the canyon since the late 1800s.

In a unique contest, USA TODAY Network readers got to submit names and vote for the newest addition to the herd. Drum-roll please ... meet Vista!

These were the names of the finalists that were put to a public vote.

1. Adira

2. Agave

3. Aliya

4. Amara

5. Amberley

6. Hiraani

7. Nayla

8. Sariel

9. Victory

10. Vista

Congratulations to Kate H., a Pensacola News Journal subscriber who submitted the winning name in the Name That Mule sweepstakes and gets a three-day trip to the Grand Canyon to meet Vista and attend her official naming ceremony.