Grand Canyon National Park - A ...; Arizona & # 039

Contact Information:

Mail: PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone: 928-638-7888

General Information:

About five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year and it is no wonder why. The main attraction is the Grand Canyon a mammoth neck stretching 277 miles with an incredible depths colorful geology. Has some of the cleanest air in the country, and much of the park from 1904 square kilometers is obtained wilderness. Visitors can not help but be swept away by stunning views from almost every angle.

History:

Created by the Colorado River over a six million years, the canyon extends in width from four to 18 miles and reaches depths of 6000 meters. Awesome Geology revealed nearly two billion years of geological exposure of the layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was charged.

First Federal protection in 1893, the region was granted as a forest reserve a national monument, and in 1919 a National Park. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major advocate for the preservation of the area, and several times to hunt and enjoy the scenery visited.

Opening times:

South Rim is open year-round, while the North Rim near certain facilities from mid-October to mid-May. Deep snow is common from mid-November to mid-May. Summer temperatures can reach 118 ° F, so that in the spring and autumn ideal season to visit.

Instructions:

Visitors can choose tickets for the North or the South Coast. Once in Arizona, take Ariz. 67 Jacob Lake to the north entrance of the edge. Enjoy through the Kaibab National Forest! To enter the South Shore, head in Flagstaff, then take US 180 cannon. Visitors can choose to fly into Airports: Grand Canyon (near South Rim), Las Vegas, Phoenix and Flagstaff. (Find Flights to Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Phoenix or Flagstaff.)

Fees / Permits:

At a private vehicle, is the entry fee $ 25 for those who give group on foot, by bicycle, motorcycle or non-commercial purposes, subject to a fee of $ 12 per person. Standard park passes, as an annual card can also be used at the Grand Canyon as. Note: Camping fees are in addition to the registration fee.

Allows the hinterland are for daily hiking, horseback riding, cross-country tour necessary to walk out of the river, some campsites various developed campsites and camping in the winter. There are a variety of special permits for the park.

Main attractions:

The canyon itself is the main attraction, but what is displayed may be different. If public opinion is too full, the canon story of the trails and mule rides, helicopter rides are presented. Visitors can also enjoy rafting on the Colorado River, fishing, hiking, stargazing, biking, or nature walks.

Accommodation:

There are notable buildings in the park, including Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins, Kachina Lodge Maswik Lodge and the Grand Canyon Lodge. (Prices) Phantom Ranch is located on the barrel and prices include accommodation and meals.

There are two developed campsites in the canyon, the reservations Mather Campground on the south coast and the North Rim Campground required. Camping is also available with a permit.

Interests outside the park:

Wupatki National Monument in Flagstaff, allows visitors through the villages over 100 years remaining to go.

Just 12 miles outside of Flagstaff is Sunset Crater National Monument. In a series of volcanic eruptions over 900 years ago Go when currents of lava and ash, it is surprising to find trees, wildflowers and even signs of wildlife.

Outside the park, visitors can enjoy the Grand Canyon West Skywalk Grand canyon.The was established on the land of the Hualapai tribe owned and allows visitors on a glass-bottom foot view of more than 4,000 meters at the base of the canyon.