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Colorado River: National Park Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks
of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a
pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the
currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
Grand Canyon National Park, a World Heritage Site, encompasses 1,218,375 acres and lies on the Colorado Plateau
in northwestern Arizona. The land is semi-arid and consists of raised plateaus and structural basins typical
of the southwestern United States. Drainage systems have cut deeply through the rock, forming numerous
steep-walled canyons. Forests are found at higher elevations while the lower elevations are comprised of a
series of desert basins.
Grand Canyon ArticlesTusayan RuinsNatural Features of the Grand Canyon Wildlife of the Grand Canyon Plants of the Grand Canyon ClimateSUMMERSummer temperatures on the South Rim, at 7000 feet (2134m) are relatively pleasant 50s-80s°F (10°-20°C). Thunderstorms frequently occur during July, August, and early September. Inner canyon temperatures are extreme. Daytime highs at the river, 5000 feet (1500m) below the rim, often exceed 105°F (40°C). WINTER Winter conditions on the South Rim can be extreme. Be prepared for snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. Roads on the South Rim are plowed when needed. Canyon views may be temporarily obscured by fog during passing storms. SPRING AND FALL Spring and fall weather is unpredictable. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather at those times of year. May and October can be some of the driest months, although snowstorms may occur. Late April and May can be windy. Spring and fall can be the best times to be hiking in the canyon. |
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