In 1992 we hiked the Grand Canyon from North Rim to South Rim and few years later South Kiabab. It was one of the most incredible adventures I had ever been on. It is an amazing place. I sat with bats flying around me as they left for the night, water gushing out of the side of a wall of rock, deer eating with us in our campsite. It was beautiful and ancient. A place to forget the outside world.
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
“With so many people visiting the park, without the protection of being a National Park, It would probably have industry, roads, and Motels in the bottom. Future generations need to be able to explore this fabulous area. And leave it as untouched as possible. It is a national treasure.”
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