Grand Canyon National Park
A powerful and inspiring landscape, Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size.
Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.
The North Rim of the park is open for the 2013 season.
Features
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Download Trip Planner and Park Newspapers
Trip Planner; English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, 中文 Chinese, 日本語 Japanese, 한국어 Korean. North and South Rim Guides & Accessibility Guide.
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Park Permit Information
Permits are required for backcountry camping, river trips, weddings, commercial tours, filming, scientific research, special events and activities.
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Review the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan
Your comments will be accepted from May 9 through June 10, 2013.
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Join Grand Canyon's Social Network
No matter where you are, you can stay connected to Grand Canyon! Learn more about the wonders of the park through information, photos and videos.
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Maps
A variety of Grand Canyon maps may be downloaded in PDF format, including: South Rim, North Rim, Desert View, panorama and backcountry use areas.
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Park Ranger Programs
Discover Grand Canyon with Park Rangers and Volunteers who know it inside and out. Includes hikes, walks, talks and evening programs.
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Canyon Sketches
Are short, timely and newsworthy updates about Grand Canyon's natural, cultural and recreational resources.
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Did You Know?
Within the Grand Canyon, the type and abundance of organisms is directly related to the presence or absence of water. The Colorado River and its tributaries, as well as springs, seeps, stock tanks and ephemeral pools provide oases to flora and fauna in this semi-arid southwest desert area.