Watch Tower Lookout
This recreation of prehistoric indian lookouts commands
a sweeping panorama of the Grand Canyon and desert - Photo by Ed Cooper |
Powell Point Memorial
John Wesley Powell did more to promote the value of this
natural marvel than anyone who had come before. This spectacular
viewpoint was named to honor his vision of the Grand Canyon - Photo by
John Elk III |
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Over time, the elements have scoured and carved the dramatically
splndid Grand Canyon, known as one of the world's seven natural wonders.
The distance from the South Rim to the North Rim varies from half a mile
to eighteen miles, and the canyon has a maximum depth of 6,000 feet.
The great range in elevation allows for a variety of climate, flora, and
fauna; of the seven life zones on the North American continent, four can
be experienced within the Grand Canyon. Photo by Dick Dietrich |
Point Imperial, North Rim
Point Imperial overlooks the noble Mount Hayden, formed
of Coconino Sandstone balanced on red Hermit Shale. At 8,803 feet,
Point Imperial is the highest viewpoint of the Grand Canyon. Photo
by Dick Dietrich |
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Mules carry sightseers down the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel
Trail below Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse, the nearest water source. Photo
by Joseph Muench |
Evening light over Grand Canyon
The four million annual visitors to the Grand Canyon
are asked to "leave no trace behind" in order to preserve this natural
beauty. Photo by Bob Clemenz |
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Sunset casts its evening glow on the canyon walls.
Photo by Ron Thomas |
Cape Royal, North Rim
The Grand Canyon's impressive Cape Royal lies six horizontal
miles above the Colorado River
Photo by Gene Ahrens
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A fiery sunset creates this spectacular view from the
south rim of the Grand Canyon. Photo by Josef Muench
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Inner Gorge
Water's erosion is evident in the sheer, layered cliffs
at Inner Gorge above the confluence of the Little Colorado. Photo
by Tom Till
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An electrifying light show briefly illuminates the
darkened sky. Lightning accompanied by flash-flooding is common in
the late summer months at the Grand Canyon. Annual rainfall ranges
from 8.5 inches at the canyon floor to over 25 inches at the North Rim.
Photo by Russ Finley
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