Where Is The Grand Canyon?Facts About The Grand CanyonWhere is the Grand Canyon? The Grand Canyon, for the most part, is in northern Arizona. The canyon is more than 275 miles long and it is a mile deep. Some areas are as wide as 18 miles and narrower parts are still four miles wide. The elevation ranges from 2,400 feet above sea level to more than 7,000 feet above sea level. This wonder of a canyon stretches from the Arizona and Utah borders to the mountains of Las Vegas, Nevada. So when you are asked, "Where is the Grand Canyon?" You now know that it touches three states: Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Some have called this natural wonder the eighth wonder of the world. It is a sight that is worth seeing. The national park itself cover more than 1,900 miles of land. You can see this canyon from different lookouts and rims. The South Rim gets the majority of visitors where the North Rim doesn't see as much traffic. But between the two rims, approximately 4 million people come to see this beautiful gorge. Looking down from the rims of the canyon, you will see the green Colorado River below. You will also see layers and layers of rock that were carved by glaciers millions of years ago. Rock that is colored in soothing reds, oranges and yellows. The canyon is particularly beautiful when clouds fill the sky above. Be warned though that this is a highly concentrated area of lightning bolts. Where Is The Grand Canyon Interesting Facts
Grand Canyon Photos Hiking The Grand Canyon You can spend weeks hiking the many trails that are here. Hiking is a great way to see the waterfalls that you are not able to see from either the South Rim or the North Rim. A nice way to get away from the 4 million people who visit here each year is to get off the rim and hike the trails. Allow at least 3 days to hike, from either rim. Count on one day of hiking down and two days to hike back up. The North Rim has the Nankoweap Trail. It is 14 miles and a 6,000 drop on elevation. 750 feet above the Colorado River you will see city that the Pueblo Indians built. There are a number of great hikes that don't take you all the way to the bottom of the canyon too. Instead of asking, "Where is the Grand Canyon, you will ask, "Is there a great trail to hike without going to the bottom of the canyon?" The answer is YES! The trail named, Hermit Trail is a favorite shorter hike. Hike down as far as you like and then head back. No matter how far you go, you will have some jaw dropping views of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Rafting Trips The Colorado River stretches out for more than 300 miles of winding river bends. A great way to see the Grand Canyon and all of its beauty is by taking a river rafting trip. You can take river expeditions that last for 1 day, 2 days or even 3 days. There is so much more to see of this canyon gorge than what you see when you are standing at the rim. From the perspective at the river, you will see beautiful hidden grottos. Carved out by the flowing river, you don't see these when your at the top of the canyon looking down. Whitewater rafting trips are a favorite of many of visit. Trips range anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks and they cover anywhere from 100 miles to 300 miles of the Colorado River. Ride A Mule To The Bottom Of The Canyon A great way to get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon is by riding a mule down. This is a couple of days trip if you go and you need reservations well in advance of getting here. Rides leave from the South Rim and take a trail called Bright Angel. It is a beautiful ride and a steep trail and mules make this trek far better than horses. It makes for a memorable vacation if you spend the day riding a mule down into the canyon and then stay a night or two at Phantom Ranch. When your ready to depart, you just ride the mules back to the top of the canyon. Grand Canyon Map I thought I would give you a map of the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area so that you wouldn't have to ask, "Where is the Grand Canyon?!"  Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour And More If you are looking to do more than just stand at the edge of the canyon rim, you might consider taking a tour. Tour the canyon by jeep, helicopter, a mule ride, a train, bike it, raft the Colorado River that runs through the canyon...and more. Below are some of the best links if you are looking to get on board with a tour of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Weather Below is a look at the current conditions and a seven day forecast for the weather at the Grand Canyon National Park. It is often cloudy here, but don't let that stop you from coming. The clouds here often bring lightning and rain. On the bright side, clouds, lightning and rainbows over the canyon make for some beautiful photography. Natures elements are probably the only thing that can enhance the views here. No more asking, "Where is the Grand Canyon?" You now know! This is $30 million dollar glass observation deck. You can walk it for $25. It hangs out 70 feet beyond the rim of the canyon. There are no visible supports above or below the sky walk. Once on the sky walk, you are able to see 4,000 feet directly below you. The Sky Walk can support 120 people at a time. Profits benefit the Hualapai (pronounced wall-up-pie) Indian tribe. See Lodging Choices For The Grand Canyon
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The canyon is 18 miles wide.