GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

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Grand Canyon National Park encompasses canyons, river tributaries, and surrounding grounds. The Grand Canyon is situated in Arizona's northwestern quadrant. With millions of visitors making the trip to the canyon each year, this park is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. In addition, the park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

The Grand Canyon had a long and arduous road to becoming a national park, beginning in the 1880s with several failed congressional bills. After making multiple visits to the area, Theodore Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a National Monument in 1908. The bill to grant national park status to the area was passed in 1919 and signed by then-President Woodrow Wilson.

There are two public areas of Grand Canyon National Park, the North and South Rims. At 7,000 feet above sea level, the Grand Canyon South Rim is the most accessible section of the national park, with numerous places where visitors can pull over to admire the views. The Grand Canyon North Rim, 1,000 feet higher than its southern sibling, isn't as popular because it is harder to get to, especially when harsh winter weather closes access roads. By car, the trip from one rim to the other is 220 miles. However, if traveling by foot, the distance across the canyon is 21 miles via the Kaibab Trails.

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Related Article: History

History is part of the Grand Canyon’s intrigue. Long before man was walking the Earth, the Canyon was taking shape to be discovered and inhabited. Archaeologists believe Native Americans dwelled within the Canyon as far back as 4,000 years. The Anasazi made the Canyon their home around 500 AD and adobe ruins, or the Pueblos, remain from as early as 1200 AD.

Evidence of the Canyon’s natural history is seen in the beautifully colored layers it is known for. These layers served as a back drop for centuries of exploration starting with the Native Americans, followed by the Spaniards, and other trailblazing Europeans wanting to tame the west.

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Location:

The Grand Canyon is located in the northwestern section of Arizona.Most of its area is contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, which is under the jurisdiction of the United States' National Park Service.

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Arizona earned its official slogan and nickname as the "Grand Canyon State" in celebration of its world-renowned natural wonder. The Grand Canyon stretches for 277 miles and averages a distance of 10 miles in width. The gorge runs approximately 1 mile deep, and it divides the park into the South and North Rims.

The South Rim is an hour and a half drive from Interstate 40 and near Flagstaff and Williams, which are important transportation hubs. The state's capital city of Phoenix is also within the southern edge of the Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim is close to the borders of Utah, and its remoteness provides less access to visitors.

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