Grand Canyon

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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

Raft down the Colorado River
Hike below the Rim
Go backpacking to Phantom Ranch
Take a Helicopter Tour
Watch the colors change in the canyon during sunrise and sunset
Explore the Geology Museum
Visit the North Rim

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.