Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park

I do not have a photo but I have to say that experiencing the Grand Canyon is one of those “life moments”. One you remember as so moving you never forget it. My husband and I went there for part of our honeymoon 30 years ago. It was simply breathtaking! I have returned since and will go again. I am a member of the Grand Canyon Trust as well. I wanted to do all I could to protect it from greedy developers who would build condos or tourist venues and destroy its irreplaceable natural beauty.

I love many of the state parks though: Rocky Mountain National, Yellowstone, Great Smokey Mountains, Grand Tetons. All of these parks are treasures for us to enjoy, respect, protect, and cherish. They give us places of solace, peace, and great beauty. They are the homes to many animals, birds, and plants.

I will continue to love and support them. ❤️

Sincerely,
Luanne

Grand Canyon National Park

America’s Southwest is full of breathtaking canyons, but none as famous or as widely visited as the Grand Canyon. This world-famous landmark offers wondrous views, spectacular hiking, exhilarating whitewater rafting and countless adventures. One look across the enormous chasm confirms just why this inspirational place is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-see destination for so many travelers. The park also protects a wealth of biological diversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species and several rare ecosystems.

State(s): Arizona

Established: 1919

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