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Grand Canyon Quick Facts
Native Lands: Jumanos, Chiso, Coahuiltecan, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa. (Native Land Digital)
Founded: June 12, 1944
Annual Visitors: 561,459 visitors in 2024.
Size: 800,000 acres
Location: Arizona
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Top Experiences in Grand Canyon
- Hike the Lost Mine Trail
- Canoe down the Rio Grande
- Soak in the Hot Springs
- Get tacos for lunch in Boquillas, Mexico
- Hike the Santa Elena Canyon Trail
- Hike the South Rim Trail – the trail that inspired the founders to create Big Bend National Park
- View the Milky Way Galaxy
Best Time to Visit Grand Canyon
The best season to visit Big Bend National Park is November through April. Temperatures are cool to mild in the desert, so the park is accessible without as much concern for heat exhaustion. Keep in mind temperatures are about 20 degrees lower in Chisos Basin than in the rest of the park.
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