Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim. Tour from Las Vegas.
- nevadarussiantour
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
The first glimpse of the Grand Canyon forever enchants the geologist, the biologist, the naturalist, the archaeologist, the historian, and even the theologian.
Ordinary people become extraordinary explorers in this "Library of the Gods" - such is the richness and diversity of impressions the Grand Canyon bestows.
Once you meet it, the memory remains with you forever - as a rare gift and a true wonder of nature.
What you carry in your heart after visiting the Grand Canyon will stay with you for a lifetime. Our relationship with this Creation - past, present, and future - is an endless story that binds generations together.
Scale and Geology
- Depth: up to 1,600 m
- Width: up to 29 km
- Rock age: up to 2 billion years
Descending just 1,000 meters, travelers pass through several climatic zones with a temperature difference of up to 20°C. The mighty Colorado River, which carved through the plateau, continues to deepen the canyon by about a quarter of a centimeter each year.
Grand Canyon in Numbers
- 4 geological eras
- 4,000 years of human presence
- 400 years of scientific research
- 100 years as a protected National Park
- 100+ million visitors throughout history
- 5 million visitors annually
Nature and Wildlife
The Grand Canyon amazes with its biodiversity: cacti, flowering grasses, shrubs, pines, and junipers - along with hundreds of species of birds and animals.
One of the most awe-inspiring sights is the flight of the California condor, with a wingspan of up to 3 meters, now successfully reintroduced into the park.
Views and Photography
At sunrise and sunset, the canyon is painted in hues ranging from deep black to radiant gold. Photographers from all over the world travel here for that perfect shot.
The Grand Canyon is more than a landmark- it is a place where eternity, grandeur, and history meet. Welcome to one of the greatest adventures of your life!
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