Iconic U.S. Attractions One of the most beautiful places in America is the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Few experiences rival gazing for the first time upon the Grand Canyon, the Earth’s largest gorge. Its sheer magnitude, delicate hues, and quiet dignity are unforgettable. More than 227 miles long and over 6,000 feet deep, it stretches from Lee’s Ferry, Ariz. — about 15 miles from where Glen Canyon Dam backs up the Colorado River to form Lake Powell — all the way down to Lake Mead, Nev., formed by the mighty Hoover Dam. Though appearing desolate, the Canyon is the home of 1,500 species of plants, 90 species of mammals, 17 species of fish, 45 species of reptiles, nine species of amphibians and 350 species of birds. Nearly 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon each year. The Canyon’s latest tourist attraction is the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a 65-foot wide, transparent horseshoe-shaped bridge that extends out into midair. Built by the Hualapai Indian tribe, it opened to tourists in 2007. We should care about the environment and preserve our remarkable places for our descendants Do you want to learn more about interesting places in the USA? Like «Spread Your Wings» page! Source: Taken from web #USfunfacts #UShistory #AmericaToday
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:30:01 +0000
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