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Grand Canyon National Park Overview

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General Information: Located in northwestern Arizona, covering 1,217,262 acres
Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979
Received over 4.7 million recreational visitors in 2023
Celebrated 100th anniversary in 2019
Historical Development: First attempt to establish park in 1882 by Senator Harrison
Roosevelt established Grand Canyon Game Preserve in 1906
Final national park designation by Wilson in 1919
Added Marble Canyon and second monument in 1975
Geography and Access: Central feature is Colorado River gorge
South Rim accounts for 90% of park visitation
North Rim located at over 8,000 feet elevation
Park headquarters at Grand Canyon Village
Visitor Facilities: South Rim offers driving tours and hiking trails
North Rim features historic Grand Canyon Lodge
Multiple lodging facilities including El Tovar and Phantom Ranch
Helicopter and small airplane flights available within park boundaries
Management: National Park Service established in 1916
Current Superintendent is Ed Keable since 2020
Grand Canyon Conservancy operates as nonprofit partner
Park headquarters located near South Entrance