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The Grand Canyon in Arizona, is not the largest, nor the longest, nor the deepest canyon in the world. However, the gorge cut ages ago by the Colorado River earns its name not from its size, but from its spectacular beauty and awe-inspiring vistas. And, it’s still unimaginably large. In fact, the canyon is so big that one can usually find a peaceful spot to contemplate this behemoth of a landmark, even with five million visitors a year at Grand Canyon National Park.

The colorful layers of rocks exposed in the Grand Canyon are old, 2,000 million years by some estimates. The park itself seems infantile by those standards, although it is actually one of the oldest national parks in the country, designated as such in 1919, three years after the creation of the National Park Service. However, it was first afforded federal protection in 1893 as a Forest Reserve and later as a National Monument. The stream of visitors has been steady ever since, with most arriving at the South Rim, which is 30 miles and is accessible by park roads. For those wanting to forego air-conditioning, the Grand Canyon offers amazing hiking, from short loops on well-maintained trails to serious and lengthy treks through the wilderness.

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Rafting down Grand Canyon

9 days in Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Village

Created by Cyril

It's the best way to discover the Grand Canyon! Join a rafting trip at Lees Ferry and then paddle down the canyon with a great guide, peeling out the layer of rocks one after another right down to the 2000 million years old Vishnu Schist! Discover the Grand Canyon from the inside and appreciate its majesty from hiking back up to the South Rim on the famous Bright Angel Trail.

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Grand Canyon and Sedona

7 days in Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff, Sedona, Grand Canyon Village

Created by TravelMuse Southwest

Advance planning are key for this family adventure.

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Itinerary for the Grand Canyon--Spectacular Sights

3 days in Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village

Created by TravelMuse Southwest

Discover the spectacular landscape of the Grand Canyon. Hike the South Rim's strenuous, but popular, Bright Angel trail. Or try the easier Cliff Spring Trail on the North Rim for a different perspective on the canyon. If hiking isn't your thing or you just want to give your feet a rest, take in the views and attractions in the Grand Canyon Village, where you'll find shopping, restaurants, museums, train rides and mule rides.

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