To many, the Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It holds an awe-inspiring view and an exciting challenge for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River. Although first afforded Federal protection in 1893 as a Forest Reserve and later as a National Monument, Grand Canyon did not achieve National Park status until 1919, three years after the creation of the National Park Service. Today Grand Canyon National Park receives close to five million visitors each year - a far cry from the annual visitation of 44,173 which the park received in 1919.

Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Canyon; National park; Geological formation

Grand Canyon North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Canyon; Scenic/historic walking area; Geological formation;
National park

Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Trail

Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Canyon; Scenic/historic walking area

South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Trail

Havasu Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Canyon

Toroweap Point, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Historic site; Scenic/historic walking area; Lookout; Canyon

Maricopa Point, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Lookout

Tusayan Ruins and Museum, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: History museum; Ancient ruins

Havasupai Falls, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Waterfall; Desert

Trailview Overlook, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Lookout

Hermit Road / West Rim Drive at the South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive; Canyon

Tuweep, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Ghost town; Mysterious site

Point Sublime, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest

Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: River; Hiking trail

Hopi Point, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Lookout

Mohave Point, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Lookout

Point Imperial Drive, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive

Grand Canyon Imax Theater, Tusayan
Attraction type: Movie theater; Performance

Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail

Emerald Pools, Zion National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation; Waterfall

Pine Creek Canyon, Zion National Park
Attraction type: Canyon

The Utah Travel Council, Zion National Park
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center