The Grand Canyon – a Great Place to Visit

We all know what The Grand Canyon is, but did you know that it was bigger than Rhode Island! The Grand Canyon is about 5.4 trillion square yards! That’s 16.2 Trillion feet! The Grand Canyon was found in 1919, but no one knows the exact age. Some of the animals and terrain may be dangerous, but if you know what you are doing it’s a spectacular trip.

The location of the spectacular Grand Canyon is in Northern Arizona, US. The Colorado River carved the depths of the canyon. The Colorado River starts in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado River and ends near the Arizona and Nevada border. Some parts in the Grand Canyon can reach around 6,000 feet deep!

You may be wondering how old the Grand Canyon is, well the truth is, no one knows the real age! However the United States discovered the beautiful site in 1919, but that does not mean The Grand Canyon is 100 years old. Scientists predicted the age to be 6 million years old! This landform was carved by the Colorado River, and creating some caves. The River starts in the vast mountain range, the Rocky Mountains. The river flows through and ends at the border of Nevada and Arizona. In some parts of the canyon there still areas that the river flows through. Some people take rafts down the river along with there stay. But in some places, it can be a little dangerous. There is a bit of injury and deaths from tours of the rapids, so it would be best to stay with someone who has done this before.

Yes, you may visit and take tours down the canyon. All around the rims of the canyon, there are lodges and shops. Depending on where the hostel is located they can be costly. Some hotels can go up to $90. Along with the stays you can walk along the rim and also go down. You can take rafts, mules, hikes and even fishing in the canyon. But you better bring some water, it is a long way down. And you might want a guide or someone who knows what he’s doing because there are still animals in the area. Believe it or not, the animal you need to watch out for the most is a flying squirrel. The squirrel is known to attack tourists and be very hostile. There is also a little native town in the middle of the canyon located 3,000 feet down. The village is also the only place to receive mail by mule.

Thus all the dangers, the marvelous Grand Canyon is a great place to visit, and maybe even live. The old caves and cliffs are one of the most beautiful ever. The lodges with beautiful sceneries are fantastic. The tourist events are marvelous. The mules, rafts, and hikes are peaceful. Everyone should take a visit to the impressive Grand Canyon and see how far down you can get.

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