I go to the Grand Canyon to revitalize my soul. To sit quietly on the rim away from the crowds and watch the clouds move, close my eyes for 10 seconds and when I reopen them all has changed. You see the clouds moved and it changes the shadows over the Canyon. You see places you missed or see them as never before. I have sat on the rim for 8 hours one time in the same area and watched everything change and at the same time stay the same. It never get old, boring or glum. It is an exciting new experience each and every day and visit. I will continue to go until my body will no longer take me there.
Sincerely,
Grand Canyon National Park
America’s Southwest is full of breathtaking canyons, but none as famous or as widely visited as the Grand Canyon. This world-famous landmark offers wondrous views, spectacular hiking, exhilarating whitewater rafting and countless adventures. One look across the enormous chasm confirms just why this inspirational place is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-see destination for so many travelers. The park also protects a wealth of biological diversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species and several rare ecosystems.
State(s): Arizona
Established: 1919
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