The Grand Canyon is a rocky canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km). For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site, and made pilgrimages to it.
It
is contained within Grand Canyon National Park. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of
preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to
enjoy the scenery.
This
park is an exotic place and one of the oldest in the country. Is a peaceful
area where you can see an impressive hilly cave.
Many
tourists visit this place throughout the year to do hiking or simply enjoy a guided tour.
For
this reasons The Grand Canyon is the landmark of Arizona.
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