Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon plunges roughly 1,857 meters deep, exposing nearly 2 billion years of geological history in its layered walls. Carved by the Colorado River over roughly 5 million years, the canyon stretches about 446 km and spans nearly 4,926 sq km. The park supports around 1,500 plant species, 355 bird species, and 89 mammal species, drawing over 6 million visitors annually.