Grand Canyon National Park
1,201,647
Acres
6.4 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
March through May, September through November
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Grand Canyon became a national park on February 26, 1919, protecting the mile-deep gorge the Colorado River has been carving for 5 to 6 million years through rock layers spanning nearly 2 billion years of Earth's history. The canyon is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide.
What Grand Canyon Is Known For
South Rim views
Bright Angel Trail
Colorado River rafting
Desert View Watchtower
Top Activities
Hiking
Mule rides
River rafting
Photography
Scenic drives
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