Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA Feb 26, 2024

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

105 years have passed since President Woodrow Wilson signed the designation of the Grand Canyon National Park, back in 1919. Located in Arizona, the origin of the Grand Canyon—an exceptional landscape formed by the river, wind and landslides—dates back between 5 and 6 million years ago. The canyon holds the stories of Native Americans, European and American pioneers and travellers, along with geological wonders including steep valleys and colourful rock formations. All of these areas are supervised by the National Park Service. In addition to tourist adventures such as cruising on the Colorado River, joining the Trail of Time walking tour or climbing up to the Desert View Watchtower, the park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a registered International Dark Sky Park for crystal-clear stargazing.

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