Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon stretches over 277 miles along the Colorado River, reaching depths of 1 mile and widths up to 18 miles across Arizona.

President Theodore Roosevelt designated the area as a National Monument in 1908, leading to its establishment as a National Park by Congress in 1919.

The Hopi, Navajo, and other Native American tribes maintain deep connections to the canyon, considering specific locations within it as their ancestral grounds.

The South Rim remains open throughout the year with full services, while the North Rim operates from mid-May through mid-October due to winter conditions.

The canyon walls reveal 2 billion years of geological history through distinct rock layers, from the Kaibab Formation at the rim to the Vishnu Schist at the base.

Location: Coconino County

Location: Mohave County

Inception: 1919

Operator: National Park Service

Website: https://nps.gov/grca

GPS coordinates: 36.05530,-112.12200

Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12