Exploring the National Parks

16: Grand Canyon Fun Facts

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It’s time for some Grand Canyon fun facts!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are taking you along with us as we discuss some of the fascinating facts about the Grand Canyon!

Whether or not you have been to the park yet, our goal with this episode is to enrich your knowledge of the Grand Canyon.

Join us as we cover:

  • How the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
  • The universal wonder and awe of the Grand Canyon
  • The elevation changes in this park
  • The staircase of the Grand Canyon
  • The shocking age of the rocks in this park
  • The mystery at the Grand Canyon
  • Why this area is the Reader’s Digest of North America
  • The amazing animals you can see in this park
  • The tribes that have a history in this area
  • Early explorers

    • The human history of the Grand Canyon is ongoing. We are all part of this tradition of visiting it and standing in awe of this incredible place.

    We hope this episode inspired you to get out to the Grand Canyon if you haven’t already and explore it for yourself. If you want a complete itinerary for your trip, head over to dirtinmyshoes.com.

    Check out the full show notes here.

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