Outdoors and Adventure

Grand Canyon: Awe-Inspiring Wonder

From ancient sites to dizzying heights, the Grand Canyon offers a jaw-dropping journey into the wild. Check out these highlights within the Grand Canyon’s 1.2 million acres, from South to North Rim.

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Mather Point

It took 6 million years for water to carve out the Grand Canyon. Get an expansive view of this handiwork at Mather Point -- where vibrant, ancient rock layers await, stretching back 1.7 billion years.

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