EXPERIENCE THE GRAND CANYON Vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon is easily Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark—a natural wonder you must see to believe. At 277 miles long, as much as 18 miles wide and a full mile deep, the Grand Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the world, and its colorful walls contain rock layers—the oldest of those layers being 1.8 billion years old— that reveal a timeline of Earth’s history. Its dramatic beauty and staggering magnitude have astounded centuries of ancient civilizations, early explorers, scientists, artists and, today, nearly 6 million annual visitors. Ever since the Grand Canyon was designated a national park in 1919, the National Park Service has been preserving the culture, history and natural beauty of this immortal destination, as well as welcoming generations of visitors to experience its wonder. THE GRAND CANYON CHANGED THIS WOMAN’S LIFE Watch one woman’s personal journey to the Grand Canyon, where she found moments of peace, wonder and discovery amid life struggles. Photo caption, Location Mather Point, Grand Canyon 8 VISITARIZONA.COM
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