Standing on the edge staring at the abyss that is the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to imagine that this spectacularly enormous wonder is even hikeable. Even when you’ve hiked rim to rim, like I have, you still stare over the edge thinking that the rocky features allow no one to pass, but yet you’ve been there. Honestly, Bright Angel Creek in the bottom of the Canyon is my most favorite place in the world. Peace with harsh beauty like no where else, and stars that make the universe feels so much bigger. My experience was so wonderful that I wanted to share it with my closest friends, and so I took them to the bottom as well.
Sincerely,
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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Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
Our family had a very short stint living in Arizona (364 days!) but we did our best to explore that part of the country. The highlight for me was the Grand Canyon. If you look closely, you can maybe peek an 8 week old baby strapped to my chest. I…
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