A few years ago, our 8 year old granddaughter said to my husband, ‘Grandpa, will you take me to the Grand Canyon’? He couldn’t say no. We planned a 20 day cross country trip. We visited Rocky Mountain NP, Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Glen Canyon NRA, both rims on the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde NP, Aztec Ruins NM, and Petrified Forest NP. It was a great trip and we were glad to be able to share this great country with her and her Mom and Dad.
Sincerely,
Grand Canyon National Park
America’s Southwest is full of breathtaking canyons, but none as famous or as widely visited as the Grand Canyon. This world-famous landmark offers wondrous views, spectacular hiking, exhilarating whitewater rafting and countless adventures. One look across the enormous chasm confirms just why this inspirational place is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-see destination for so many travelers. The park also protects a wealth of biological diversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species and several rare ecosystems.
State(s): Arizona
Established: 1919
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