Grand Canyon National ParkDescriptionThe Grand Canyon, located in northwestern Arizona, is exceptionally deep, steep-walled canyon, carved over millennia by the Colorado Riverthrough the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. Canyon is 446 km (277 mi) long, up to 29 km (18 mi) wide, and more than 1500 m (5000 ft) deep. The Grand Canyon is extremely beautiful. It contains towering buttes, mesas, and valleys within its main gorge. More than four million travelers visit the Grand Canyon National Park each year.
In addition to the breathtaking views, the Grand Canyon National Park cn offer the following activities:
Biking
Boating
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Interpretive Programs
Nature Walks
Whitewater Rafting
Operating Hours & SeasonsThe South Rim is open all year 24 hours a day. Services are available and facilities are open year round.
Visitor services and facilities on the North Rim are only open from mid-May to mid-October.
Getting ThereThe South Rim of Grand Canyon Village is located 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via highway 180.
The North Rim is 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, via highway 67.
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