Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA

Journey Through the Grand Canyon: Ten Fun Facts That Will Leave You in Awe

1. The path leading to the Grand Canyon from the southern direction offers no indication of what is about to reveal itself.

2.  Since 1870, more than 600 fatalities have occurred at the Grand Canyon, with approximately 53 individuals losing their lives due to falls.

3. The third largest canyon globally is found in Arizona and is known as the Grand Canyon.

4.  The Grand Canyon was formed by erosion caused by the Colorado River.

5.  Grand Canyon National Park became the 17th national park of the United States.

6.  More than 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year.

7.  You can hike 21 miles from one side to the other. Bright Angel Trail (pictured above): Considered one of the park’s premier hiking trails. This trail starts at the Bright Angel Lodge and descends down to the Colorado River, 7.7 miles.

8.  The Grand Canyon is home to some of the cleanest air in the entire United States.

9.  Members of one Native American tribe still live inside the canyon.

10.  You can drive from one side of the canyon to the other in 5 hours.

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