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"Grand Canyon"
The Grand Canyon is known throughout the world for its majestic beauty. Captured in this album is just a hint of the scenery that awaits visitors.
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The Grand Canyon National Game Preserve established in 1906 was designated as the Grand Canyon National Park by a Congressional Act in 1919. |
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The majority of Grand Canyon National Park is wilderness. There are three distinct sections to the park- the North Rim, South Rim and the Inner Canyon. |
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The South Rim of the canyon averages more than 7,000 feet above sea level. |
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The untouched beauty of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Photo courtesy of April Barci. |
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A view of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The South Rim of the canyon is open all year and is the most visited area of the canyon. Photo courtesy of April Barci. |
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The interior of the Grand Canyon Desert View Tower, which was built to provide the greatest view of the Grand Canyon while remaining in harmony with its surrounding. The tower was opened in May 1933. Photo courtesy of April Barci. |
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The trailhead is known as Hualapai Hilltop. The site is located approximately six hours from Phoenix, three hours from Kingman, and a hour and half from Seligman. |
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Three major waterfalls await hikers who make their way down the canyon -- Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls. |
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Approximately 25,000 people a year make the trek to the village of Supai, which is located at the bottom of the canyon and near Havasu Creek. |
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Havasupai Canyon is located on the Havasupai Reservation. The population of Supai, located at the bottom of the canyon, is approximately 450 people. |
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