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Why the
Grand Canyon is special
"Grand" is an understatement. At its extremes, the Grand Canyon
in the USA is up to 29 kilometers (18 miles) wide from rim to
rim and over 1600 meters (a mile) deep.
Vastness is just one of the mind boggling elements of the Grand
Canyon. The desolate setting, rugged contours and striated hues
of the gorges and pinnacles render many visitors nearly
speechless.
How the Grand Canyon came to be
The Grand Canyon was slow in the making. It took the erosive
effects of the Colorado River millions of years to carve a deep
swath through billion-plus year-old rock layers.
Best Grand Canyon vantages
The view is best from the south rim - it has the most
breathtaking vantage points. And, unlike the case on the north
rim, the sun is over your shoulder, which is best for both
sightseeing and for taking photos of the Grand Canyon.
For the most awesome and thrilling perspective of the Grand
Canyon, fly below its rims in a sightseeing helicopter (best
bet) or small plane.
To appreciate the enormity of the nearly 500-kilometer
(300-mile) long Grand Canyoon, view it at 35,000 feet aboard a
commercial jet. (Note: The flight paths of many transcontinental
planes to and from major Southern Californian cities skirt the
Grand Canyon.)
What leading travel books say about the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon remains beyond the grasp of the human
imagination.
Southwest USA
Rough Guides
The Grand Canyon's ability to humble us and its ability to amaze
us are inextricably intertwined.
American Southwest
Insight Guides
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