Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River. This canyon is a gift that transcends what we experience. Its beauty and size humble us. Its timelessness provokes a comparison to our short existence. In its vast spaces we may find solace from our hectic lives. The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past generations.

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Welcome Welcome to the rocky splendor of the Grand Canyon National Park. At 277 river-miles long, an average of ten miles wide and nearly one mile deep, the Grand Canyon...read more

What You Can Do Pack out what you pack in. Trash is not only an eyesore, but is also a risk to animals. Dispose of waste properly and use recyclable camp supplies. There's...read more

Who's Who National Park Service (NPS) The NPS is responsible for the overall management of Grand Canyon National Park. As a branch of the federal Department of the Interior, the NPS has...read more

Grand Canyon Railway ALL ABOARD TO THE GRAND CANYON! More than 100 years ago the first passenger train arrived at the South Rim. Today, Grand Canyon Railway continues this tradition by providing...read more

Ride A Mule Mule rides into the canyon have been popular since Bright Angel Trail opened in 1891. To take a mule trip, you must be in good shape, not visibly pregnant,...read more

Sights to See Whether you stay on the south rim or descend into the inner canyon, there is much to see in Grand Canyon. Here is a sampling of the best...read more

Staying Safe Walking and Hiking Don't overexert yourself in an effort to view park sights. The South Rim is 7,000 feet above sea level, and attempting several hikes in a short...read more

Walking & Hiking The descent into the Grand Canyon presents a thrilling trip back in time, offering views of up to six million years of erosion through four geologic eras. Excellent maps...read more

Getting to the North Rim By Air: Delta Connection serves St. George, Utah, the near--est public transportation departure points to the North Rim. Airlines also serve Las Vegas, Nevada, where you can take...read more

Grand Canyon History The Paiutes call the plateau that the canyon cuts through Kaibab, or "Mountain Lying Down." John Wesley Powell was the first to consistently use and publish the name,...read more