Perhaps no landscape on earth is as startling as the vast intricate face of the Grand Canyon. Over several million years the Colorado River has carved an immense chasm through an arid land - one of the greatest geological features of its kind. The layers of rock exposed in the canyon walls record much of the geologic history of North America. But it is the sheer visual impact of the landscape that impresses most people. The world seems larger here, with sunrises, sunsets, and storms taking on added dimension to match the landscape. It is a land to humble the soul.

Located entirely in northern Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.

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• South Rim -

• Go for an easy stroll along the Rim Trail, or venture below the rim on a number of inner canyon trails.
• View the canyon from a number of overlooks along the East Rim Drive (26 miles from Grand Canyon Village to Desert View) and the West Rim Drive (9 miles from Grand Canyon Village to Hermits Rest; closed to private vehicles from Memorial Day-September, during which time it may be accessed by free park shuttles).