Grand Canyon Tours & Tickets

The Grand Canyon's layers of rock represent nearly 2 billion years of Earth's geological history, with the oldest rocks at the bottom dating back to the Precambrian era.

The Colorado River carved the canyon over approximately 6 million years, cutting through rock layers a mile deep in some places.

More than 1,200 species of plants and 450 species of vertebrate animals call the Grand Canyon ecosystem home, despite its arid climate.

The South Rim, which receives 90% of all Grand Canyon visitors annually, sits at 7,000 feet elevation, while the North Rim reaches 9,000 feet and is only accessible May through mid-October.

Visibility from the Grand Canyon can exceed 100 miles on clear days, allowing you to see across multiple states from the rim.

The canyon's inner gorge can experience temperature differences of 20°F or more compared to the rim, even on the same day.