There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied...

A journey into the dramatic depths of one of our great natural wonders, the Grand Canyon National Park. America's most popular Western park, this geological marvel has no equal upon Earth. Its immense and humbling beauties possess both awesome scale and surprising intimacy. Weather, seasons, and even time of day alter its rainbow of colors in an ever-changing tapestry that delights the senses, from the rock formations to the Colorado River. Portrays...