Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Reserve
MUST UNESCO
Country:
USA
Region:
USA
Value:
National
Visit duration:
1 day
Categories:
Nature / Reserve
Reserve
Why Top:
One of the most visited (4,7 million visitors)
Description:
Measuring approximately 277 river miles in length, up to 18 miles in width and a mile deep, this massive chasm in northern Arizona is truly a natural wonder. For 6 million years, the Grand Canyon has expanded with the help of the mighty Colorado River, and for centuries, people from all over the globe have traveled to gaze out over its red and orange grandeur. Managed by the National Park Service and officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Canyon leaves its approximately 6 million visitors per year awestruck.
Labels:
Must visit
UNESCO
UNESCO
Topics:
Nature
Why visit:
Check in
Views
Walk
Interesting:
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Visit time:
January
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Access:
Car 4x4
Roads:
Gravel
Info:
Map and directions
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