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Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa, Yavapai: Wi:kaʼi:la, Navajo: Bidááʼ Haʼaztʼiʼ Tsékooh, Spanish: Gran Cañón) is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters).The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of the preservation of the Grand Canyon area and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
Nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While some aspects about the history of incision of the canyon are debated by geologists, several recent studies support the hypothesis that the Colorado River established its course through the area about 5 to 6 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River has driven the down-cutting of the tributaries and retreat of the cliffs, simultaneously deepening and widening the canyon.
For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans, who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site, and made pilgrimages to it. The first European known to have viewed the Grand Canyon was García López de Cárdenas from Spain, who arrived in 1540.

  1. 1 Geography
  2. 2 Geology
  3. 3 History
    1. 3.1 Native Americans
    2. 3.2 European arrival and settlement
      1. 3.2.1 Spanish explorers
      2. 3.2.2 American exploration
      3. 3.2.3 Settlers in and near the canyon
      4. 3.2.4 Federal protection: National Monument and Park
  4. 4 South Rim buildings
  5. 5 Weather
    1. 5.1 Air quality
  6. 6 Biology and ecology
    1. 6.1 Plants
    2. 6.2 Animals
    3. 6.3 Life zones and communities
      1. 6.3.1 Lower Sonoran
      2. 6.3.2 Upper Sonoran and Transition
      3. 6.3.3 Canadian and Hudsonian
  7. 7 Grand Canyon tourism
    1. 7.1 Activities
    2. 7.2 Viewing the canyon
  8. 8 Grand Canyon fatalities
    1. 8.1 Mid-1800s to 2015
      1. 8.1.1 1956 air disaster
    2. 8.2 Over the Edge
    3. 8.3 Charlie Haeger
  9. 9 See also
  10. 10 References
  11. 11 External links

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  • File:La_conquista_del_Colorado.jpg La conquista del Colorado (2017), by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, depicts Spanish Captain García López de Cárdenas 1540 expedition
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Comments

  • K

    Beautiful is not a good enough word to describe this lovely place. Worth taking the time to visit. I’ve visited 5 times and it still is breathtaking and never looks the same. Highly recommend.

    6 days ago
  • Laura

    There are no words to describe the Grand Canyon, it’s a must see and the photos speak for themselves! These photos were taken on an iPhone 12 Pro and I keep thinking they look like a wallpaper from a computer! The park was so clean and beautiful!

    2 days ago
  • C4DM

    One the most beautiful places , I ever visited. Definitely recommend to visit and explore this wonder. Miles and miles of gorgeous landscapes. Photos don’t make justice to this beauty. Also, the national park is clean and personnel is very friendly. I would give the park more stars but 5 is the max

    3 days ago
  • Autumn

    Your first time seeing the Grand Canyon will take your breath away. There are no words or pictures that can explain just how vast and beautiful it is. At every stop is a new view and it is more breathtaking than the last. You could spend days in the park at never see the same sight twice. Because it is a lot of walking if your older or need accommodations be sure to take that into account. Children should be watched closely because a lot of places do not have railing. Pets are allowed so long as they are leashed. Weather was just right this time of year. [August] I’ll return one day. And soon.

    6 days ago
  • Roman Ahmmed

    This is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the world. It was my family's first time visiting the Grand Canyon. I'm not really sure a photo gives it justice, such a beautiful place is truly amazing. But it's a must visit to experience this amazing place, the views will take your breath away. I will come again to explore this wonderful place.

    a week ago
  • C

    I've had the distinct pleasure of visiting not once, but twice. Each visit was simply amazing, and for different reasons. My first visit (as pictured here) was in spring of 2008. My Dad and I visited together as a father-daughter trip. We experienced all four seasons within one day -- snow, fog, beautiful sunrise, overcast skies, and the purest sunset you can imagine. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. My second visit was in August 2014 with my husband. This visit was hot & dry, but equally beautiful! It was amazing to see my husband's reaction to the Grand Canyon for the first time. If you've never been to the Grand Canyon, it's a must-see destination that pictures can't fully capture.

    a week ago
  • Nick

    This is a beautiful national park that highlights the natural beauty of the canyon but also provides a great deal of context as you hike, pointing out the billions of years of rocks and the culture of indigenous people who've lived in the region for centuries. I took many photos, but none really capture the sheer size.

    a week ago
  • Vicky

    One of the most amazing places I have ever seen. Love the different colors of the rocks. Beautiful even in the rain . Well worth the drive!!!!

    5 days ago

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