The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon Canyon is a narrow canyon formed by the Colorado River stream that flows through the state of Arizona, United States.
The Grand Canyon Canyon is a narrow canyon formed by the Colorado River stream that flows through the state of Arizona, United States.
Its length is 217 miles, width ranges from 4 to 18 miles and depth is sometimes more than a mile.
Its length is 217 miles, width ranges from 4 to 18 miles and depth is sometimes more than a mile.
The canyon is mostly surrounded by Grand Canyon National Park, which was one of the first national parks in America.
The canyon is mostly surrounded by Grand Canyon National Park, which was one of the first national parks in America.
According to geologists, the Grand Canyon Valley came into existence some six million years ago due to the flow of the Colorado River.
According to geologists, the Grand Canyon Valley came into existence some six million years ago due to the flow of the Colorado River.
Millions of years old rocks are found in the walls of this canyon. This is a very interesting example of craftsmanship nature.
Millions of years old rocks are found in the walls of this canyon. This is a very interesting example of craftsmanship nature.
About 200 million years ago, the Colorado River and its tributaries cut this area layer by layer.
About 200 million years ago, the Colorado River and its tributaries cut this area layer by layer.
There is a substantial difference between the northern and southern sides of the Grand Canyon Canyon.
There is a substantial difference between the northern and southern sides of the Grand Canyon Canyon.
Former US President Theodore Roosevelt declared Grand Canyon Park a national property at the beginning of the last century.
Former US President Theodore Roosevelt declared Grand Canyon Park a national property at the beginning of the last century.
Due to the winter season and intense snowfall, the northern shore remains closed for visitors from October 15 to May 15 of the year.
Due to the winter season and intense snowfall, the northern shore remains closed for visitors from October 15 to May 15 of the year.
In contrast, the southern edge of the Grand Canyon Canyon is open year-round.
In contrast, the southern edge of the Grand Canyon Canyon is open year-round.