10 Interesting Fact About The wonders of the Grand Canyon

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• Grand Canyon is a canyon that stretches 277 miles and width reaches 18 miles.
• Grand Canyon is formed from natural erosion that lasts for millions of years.
• Grand Canyon canyon is home to more than 1,500 species of plants and animals.
• Grand Canyon has a depth of up to 6,000 feet and the highest point reaches 9,000 feet.
• Grand Canyon is the first national park in the United States appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908.
• There are three main rivers that flow through the Grand Canyon: the Colorado River, the Little Colorado River, and the Havasu River.
• There are around 4.5 million people who visit the Grand Canyon every year.
• Grand Canyon is a good place to see the night sky because of the lack of artificial light and the clarity of the air.
• There are several Indian tribes who consider the Grand Canyon as a holy and important place in their beliefs.
• Grand Canyon was once a shooting location for some famous films, such as Thelma & Louise and National Lampoons Vacation.