Grand Canyon created by Colorado River cutting through rock for two billion years is a wonder of the world, amazing place of scenic beauty of giant proportions. Over a mile deep Grand Canyon looks like mountains on top of mountains, rugged wilderness made accessible to a traveler and explorer. Rocks of red and orange hues, beautiful textures of nature, ageless stillness and peace.
About Grand Canyon:
Grand Canyon located 247 miles north of Phoenix Arizona, and is about 270 miles east from Las Vegas Nevada. Created by the Colorado River cutting through layer after layer of sediment for nearly two billion years Grand Canyon is about 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 0.25 to 18 miles (0.5 to 29 km) and has depth of more than a mile (1,600 m). It covers territory of 1,904 square miles. [About Grand Canyon]
When visiting the Grand Canyon, a popular town to stop over in is Flagstaff, AZ. There are several places to stop for food, gas and shopping. There are many options for staying overnight at a Flagstaff hotel if you’re only planning on a day trip to the Grand Canyon.
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