Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States, North America
Grand Canyon National Park is the United States' 15th oldest national park. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, the park is located in Arizona. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The park covers 1,217,262 acres (1,902 sq mi; 4,926 km2) of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties.Grand Canyon National Park was named as an official national park in 1919, but the landmark had been well known to Americans for over thirty years prior. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the site and said: The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world... Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness. You cannot improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American should see. Despite Roosevelt's enthusiasm and his strong interest in preserving land for public use, the Grand Canyon was not immediately designated a national park. The first bill to create Grand Canyon National Park was introduced in 1882 by then-Senator Benjamin Harrison, which would have made Grand Canyon National Park the nation's second, after Yellowstone National Park. Harrison unsuccessfully reintroduced his bill in 1883 and 1886; after his election to the presidency, he established the Grand Canyon Forest Reserve in 1893. Theodore Roosevelt created the Grand Canyon Game Preserve by proclamation in 1906 and Grand Canyon National Monument in 1908. Further Senate bills to establish the site as a national park were introduced and defeated in 1910 and 1911, before the Grand Canyon National Park Act was finally signed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The National Park Service, established in 1916, assumed administration of the park. The creation of the park was an early success of the conservation movement. Its national park status may have helped thwart proposals to dam the Colorado River within its boundaries. (Later, the Glen Canyon Dam would be built upriver.) In 1975, the former Marble Canyon National Monument, which followed the Colorado River northeast from the Grand Canyon to Lee's Ferry, was made part of Grand Canyon National Park. In 1979, UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site. In 2010, Grand Canyon National Park was honored with its own coin under the America the Beautiful Quarters program. The Grand Canyon, and its extensive system of tributary canyons, is valued for its combination of size, depth, and exposed layers of colorful rocks dating back to Precambrian times. The canyon itself was created by the incision of the Colorado River and its tributaries after the Colorado Plateau was uplifted, causing the Colorado River system to develop along its present path. The primary public areas of the park are the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon itself. The rest of the park is extremely rugged and remote, although many places are accessible by pack trail and backcountry roads. Only the Navajo Bridge near Page connects the rims by road in Arizona; this journey can take around five hours by car. Otherwise, the two rims of the Canyon are connected via Boulder City, Nevada, and the Hoover Dam. The park headquarters are at Grand Canyon Village, not far from the south entrance to the park, near one of the most popular viewpoints. Park accommodations are operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Lodging is available along the South Rim at two locations. Campgrounds are located in the village and at Desert View, and hotels include El Tovar Hotel in the village and the Grand Canyon Lodge next to the campground. A variety of activities at the South Rim cater to park visitors. The South Rim Drive (35 miles (56 km) is a driving tour split into two segments. The western drive to Hermit's Point is 8 miles (13 km) with several overlooks along the way, including Mohave Point, Hopi Point, and the Powell Memorial. From March to December, access to Hermit's Rest is restricted to the free shuttle provided by the Park Service. The eastern portion to Desert View is 25 miles (40 km), and is open to private vehicles year round. Walking tours include the Rim Trail, which runs west from the Pipe Creek viewpoint for about 8 miles (13 km) of paved road, followed by 7 miles (11 km) unpaved to Hermit's Rest. Hikes can begin almost anywhere along this trail, and a shuttle can return hikers to their point of origin. Mather Point, the first view most people reach when entering from the South Entrance, is a popular place to begin.
Grand Canyon In Depth - 01 - More Than A View
Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park.
In Episode 01,More Than A View, Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and a rich cultural history.
An audio described version of this video is located on this page:
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
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Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park
Located in northwest Arizona and arguably the world's most popular (and splendid) natural tourist attraction, the massive Canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and at its deepest point, is more than a mile from rim to river. Most of the Canyon lies within Grand Canyon National Park and is managed by the National Park Service. It incorporates three geographically separated areas: the South Rim, the North Rim and the inner canyon.
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Travel blogs from Grand Canyon:
- ... When researching we discovered that the Grand Canyon is about 230 miles from Las Vegas ...
- ... The Grand Canyon has to be seen to be believed (I simply couldn't write anymore without waffling rubbish) ...
- ... National Park lands that says Next gas 200 miles is not that much to ask for, do you? We left the Grand Canyon after checking out sunrise and our campsite neighbor's complete and total lack of regard for the environment: and drove off ...
- ... and to my chagrin, we missed quite a unique Roadside America landmark in our haste to beat feet to the Grand Canyon : Standin' on the Corner Park I did not know Jackson Browne wrote the song Anyhoo, so off we go to the Grand Canyon I ...
- ... Saturday 17th May This morning we woke and drove 100 miles or so to the Grand Canyon As you are driving towards the National park, on completely flat countryside, it seems like you must be in the wrong place but soon we entered the Park and ...
- ... On a lesser note we saw not one, but several Hawaiian license plates at the Grand Canyon ...
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- Tusayan, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
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- The Colorado River in The Grand Canyon - Arizona by Chrismyers from a blog titled Hermit's Trail to Hermit's Rapids
- Sunset over the Grand Canyon, South rim by Cazza_macca from a blog titled Photos of the Grand Canyon
- TheGrand Canyon - Arizona by Chrismyers from a blog titled Hermit's Trail to Hermit's Rapids
- Grand Canyon at midnight by Tiszrh from a blog titled Hiking all around Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon by Annandsteve from a blog titled Spectacular Sight!!!!
- Grand Canyon by Tampere-usa from a blog titled Day 24 -- Great Views
Grand Canyon's 100th Anniversary - Hiking Through the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Trail
Celebrating the Grand Canyon's 100th Anniversary! Guthook Guides partnered with the Arizona Trail Association to create the Official App of the Arizona Trail. The Arizona Trail is 800 miles from the border of Utah to the border of Mexico and goes through the Grand Canyon. Now you can find the South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail in our AZT Guide.
Night Sky - Grand Canyon In Depth Episode 04
Journey to a place where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens. Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore its beauty and learn what you can do to help preserve it.
2018 Grand Canyon Star Party:
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Grand Canyon In Depth is a video podcast series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.
Road trip USA - Grand Canyon at sunset and camping
Nothing in the world beats a Grand Canyon sunset...
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Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Taken from the trail overlook view point.
8.0 miles to Indian Springs, 9.9 miles to Phantom Ranch.
Didn't have time to climb down this trip but we hope to hike it one day.
North Rim - Grand Canyon in Depth Episode 7
There is something about the North Rim of Grand Canyon that invokes a sense of solitude and serenity. This is a place that invites you to slow down, to ponder, to feel your own innate creativity, and to fall in love with landscape. With Park Ranger Jessica Pope.
An audio described version of this video is located on this page:
Grand Canyon In Depth is a video podcast series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon Balcony, Arizona, United States
Spring Break at Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Association's Visitor Center Park Store
Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Association's Visitor Center Park Store by Terri Attridge
3rd person dies at Grand Canyon in 8 days
Grand Canyon National Park staff encouraged visitors to stay on designated trails and walkways, stay away from steep edges and stay behind railings and fences.
Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary
NAZ Today Reporter Makayla Clark reports Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its 100th anniversary Tuesday, and people from all over the world came to celebrate. A Theodore Roosevelt impersonator gave a cultural demonstration to express the grandeur of Grand Canyon, while Art Babbott, of the Coconino Country Board of Supervisors, pronounced 2019 the year of Grand Canyon's centennial.
Vistor Anne Kenison and her friend, Abby, started a quest to do 100 things at Grand Canyon to commemorate the celebration. They have accomplished 85 so far.
While the centennial is a party, it's also a time to look forward to inspire future generations to connect with and experience the Canyon, as well as conserve its unique resources, according to Grand Canyon Department Superintendent Lisa Carrico.
Susan Schroeder of Grand Canyon Conservancy says the scenery of the park must be protected. Emily Davis of the National Parks Service says it's also important to protect the animals and natural and cultural history of Grand Canyon.
According to Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Grand Canyon is also a major economic force. She says it is critical Arizonans work together to preserve the Canyon so it will be attractive to tourists worldwide for many years to come.
Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa; Yavapai: Wi:kaʼi:la, Navajo: Tsékooh Hatsoh, Spanish: Gran Cañón) is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, the Havasupai people and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). Nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While some aspects about the history of incision of the canyon are debated by geologists, several recent studies support the hypothesis that the Colorado River established its course through the area about 5 or 6 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River has driven the down-cutting of the tributaries and retreat of the cliffs, simultaneously deepening and widening the canyon.
For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans, who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site, and made pilgrimages to it. The first European known to have viewed the Grand Canyon was García López de Cárdenas from Spain, who arrived in 1540
Bison Cause Headaches in Grand Canyon National Park
April 3, 2014 - NAZ Today discusses the herd of bison that are causing trouble at the Grand Canyon. The herd has been damaging many areas of the park. They have reduced vegetation by over grazing, damaged Native American cliff dwellings, and have ruined some of the wetland areas near the canyon.
Bison were first introduced to Arizona in the early 20th century, as part of a ranching operation that intended to breed the bison with cattle. Since then, the state has been maintaining the bison but the rises in hunting permit costs and the herd's recent residence in the park has caused issues.
Now, the park service is looking for ways to both manage the herd while maintaining the goal for free range bison in Northern Arizona.
Santa Fe 3751 - Return to the Grand Canyon
All Aboard for the Grand Canyon!
In May of 2012, Santa Fe Steam Locomotive 3751 made a special excursion from Los Angeles, California to the Grand Canyon and return as part of the state of Arizona's State Centennial Celebration. For the next 50 minutes, come along and follow the Grand Canyon Limited excursion for the round trip between Williams, AZ and the Grand Canyon, and then the two day return trip from Williams to Los Angeles via the BNSF Peavine and Arizona and California Railroad by way of Parker, AZ. Join along, as Santa Fe 3751 returns to the Grand Canyon!
This is my first full length video that I have published to my channel. I spent hours putting it together, so I hope that the final product is somewhat enjoyable. As always, please give me feedback! I hope it's not too long.
Links for both the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society and the Central Coast Railway Club are in the video, right before the credits.
Grand Canyon reopens with state money
The Grand Canyon National Park in the United States reopened on Saturday as the Arizona state government decided to spend its money for the park's operation.
It has been closed since the beginning of the month as a result of the partial shutdown of the US government.
The Grand Canyon, with a spectacular 440-kilometer gorge, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The closure of the park was a heavy blow to the local economy.
The Arizona state government agreed to pay about 90,000 dollars per day to fund the operation.
As tourists returned to the park on Saturday, Governor Jan Brewer said mistakes by the federal government kept tourists from around the world away from the great scenery of the Grand Canyon but they can enjoy it now.
Rocky Mountain National Park in the state of Colorado also reopened.
Introduction to Grand Canyon National Park
One of the true Wonders of the World, visiting Grand Canyon is a journey of wonder.
Grand Canyon National Park Arizona USA
recorded on November 27, 2013
Moving Image Archive Serge de Muller
Grand Canyon HD National Park of Arizona, USA ★ Nature Documentary 2017
We always have to keep in mind that a Documentary, after all, can tell lies and it can tell lies because it lays claim to a form of veracity which fiction doesn't. Some of the documentaries are made just to discredit some particular person, party, organization, system etc, but most of them here on TDF are non biased, without prejudice and worth watching.