Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon National Park is a natural wonder, one of the world’s natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon draws oohs and aahs from visitors perched at the edge of its towering cliffs.
Carved by the copper-colored Colorado River, the colorful rock layers Some scientists believe that the Grand Canyon is 70 million years old and hide many unique species. Rock Squirrels Considered the Most Dangerous Animal at the Grand Canyon. Mountain lions, black bears, a charging elk. These sound like pretty dangerous animals, right? Based on local emergency room visits, the rock squirrel is actually the most dangerous animal of all the Grand Canyons inhabitants.
Grand Canyon is home to 7 highly venomous reptiles: 6 species of Rattlesnake and the Gila Monster- the only venomous lizard in the United States. Small lizards and snakes can be easily harmed if they are handled. … The Grand Canyon is home to six species of rattlesnakes. Dying from heat or dehydration is more common than falling off the edge in the Grand Canyon, but it is still a major concern. According to the Arizona Daily Sun in 2015, of the “55 who have accidentally fallen from the rim of the canyon, 39 were male.
Grand Canyon National Park viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower. Lipan Point, with wide views of the canyon and Colorado River, is a popular, especially at sunrise and sunset. March, April, and May are some of the best months to visit Grand Canyon’s, South Rim. In general, temperatures are mild, precipitation is light and the crowds are manageable… The park’s Inner Canyon trails, which are hot and uncomfortable in summer, are far more pleasant in spring.
