Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. The park is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon; a mile (1.6 km) deep, and up to 18 miles (29 km) wide. Layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geologic history. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rim.

The Grand Canyon is on almost every traveler's bucket list, it is the one great sight which every American should see. While it is not the deepest canyon in the world, it is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors.

Over More than 4.3 million visitors see the canyon each year. Most visitors (90%) see the park from free shuttle buses or from their car at overlooks along the South Rim. The South Rim includes the historic Grand Canyon Village, the El Tovar Hotel, Verkamp's Visitor Center, The Mule Ride to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon, Hermit Road, and Desert View Drive. The South Rim is open all year.

Arizona's beauty is embodied by its most famous natural landmark, the Grand Canyon; but there is so much more to the Grand Canyon State than its namesake. Arizona is the 6th largest state in the U.S., so there are a lot of places to experience. Arizona has a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest.

There is vast and ancient history defined by American Indians. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west and can be found in Saguaro National Park. It is the largest cacti in the United States.

The weather varies quite a bit depending on where you are. While people are enjoying the summer in central Arizona by sunbathing or splashing around in everything from lakes to pools, folks in northern Arizona enjoy outdoor life with cooler temps and crisper nights.

There is much to see and do in Arizona.
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