Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is
| Address PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 |
| Contacts (928) 638-7888 |
Basic Info
| Area 1,217,262 acres (4,926.08 km2) |
| Coordinates 36°03′19″N 112°07′19″W / 36.0552608°N 112.1218355°W / 36.0552608; -112.1218355 |
| Established January 11, 1908 (1908-01-11) as a national monument, February 26, 1919 (1919-02-26) as a national park |
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History & Culture
Although the Grand Canyon is known around the world for its vast vistas, beautiful colors, and incredible geology, it's a lot more than just a big hole in the ground! People have been living in and exploring Grand Canyon for thousands of years, forging human connections to this incredible landscape. As