Arizona's Grand Canyon is located within the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon was carved out by the Colorado River and is considered by many to be one of the most breathtaking canyon in the world.UNESCO.org: Grand Canyon National Park Nearly five million people visit the Grand Canyon each year to view the one mile deep chasm.National Park Service: Grand Canyon Most people view the canyon from the comfort of their cars at the South Rim, which is the most accessible part of the park and is open year-round.National Park Service: Grand Canyon
Activities
Activities in the Grand Canyon include trails for biking and cross-country skiing, fishing in the Colorado River, "grueling" Mule rides through the park and an IMAX theater presentation at the National Geographic visitors center.Frommer's: Grand Canyon National Park
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While planning your trip to the Grand Canyon, see our pages on a Flagstaff Vacation, Flagstaff Hotels, Flagstaff Restaurants and Flagstaff Tours.
Grand Canyon Travel Packages
- TripAdvisor: Grand Canyon National Park Vacation Packages
Grand Canyon Activities
Grand Canyon Blogs and Message Boards
- TripAdvisor: Grand Canyon Message Board
References
Fast Facts
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Coconino
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Northwestern Arizona
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Part of the Colorado Plateau
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Major John Wesley Powe made the first recorded journey through the Grand Canyon via the Colorado RiverGrand Canyon Association: Writing Down the River
