The Grand Canyon is one of the nations most notable national parks. Each year it receives close to 5,000,000 visitors.
It was 1919 when the Grand Canyon reached national park status. Before that it had been listed as a forest reserve and later as a national monument. The land area of the park is 1,218,375 acres. This includes 277 river miles. The Grand Canyon is currently a mile deep. The canyon is considered to be semi-arid desert, but you can find everything from desert to forest within it's walls.
The Grand Canyon is home to an abudance of wildlife. From the winged to the amphibians. Each level of the canyon supports varied types of life.
At the Grand Canyon visitor centers you can find information on the different programs they offer, including the junior ranger program. You can also find an abundace of information as well as that special gift to take home. You can now use your phone along the South Rim for a guided audio tour by a ranger.
There is a fee to enter the park. This fee is varied depending on if it's by the person or by the vehicle.
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Information gathered from: http://www.nps.gov/grca/
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