The Creation Of The Grand Canyon

Awe-inspiring in its majesty, The Grand Canyon is one of America's most beloved landmarks. It is also one of the most beautiful places on earth. This Arizona gorge spans 277 miles in length and up to 18 miles in width.

 

The canyon is approximately one mile deep. While scientists believe the creation of the Grand Canyon happened over a period of six million years, this author believes that regardless of how he did it, the Grand Canyon is a testament to God's magnificent artistry.

Erosion caused by the Colorado River cut through layers of earth with the majority of down cutting estimated to have occurred within the past two million years. During the time of the ice ages dramatic changes took place due to the changes in climate and the water level of the river caused by melting ice. The end result is what many agree is the most breathtaking natural formation in the world.

The majority of the canyon is located within the boundaries of the Grand Canyon National Park. This national park is one of the oldest in the U.S. The preservation of this canyon was an issue important to Theodore Roosevelt who often visited the area for recreation and leisure. In prehistoric times, the canyon was settled by Native American tribes who lived in its caves. In 1540, a Spaniard named Garcia Lopez de Cardenas was the first European to see the canyon. Despite its magnificence, the canyon was left unexplored until the mid to late 19th century.

A Bit of Perspective


After the Civil War, Major John Wesley Powell took a journey through the canyon via the Colorado river. Powell only had one arm yet a passion for exploration and science. Nine men accompanied him with six actually completing the trip. Powell described the exposed rock of the canyon as leaves in a story book. This is an accurate description, as the many layers exposed by the canyon do tell a story, the story of the changing Earth over millions of years.

Another fascinating part of the creation of the Grand Canyon is the variety of formations located there. One of these formations is called the Vishnu Schist which is estimated to be two billion years old. Another is the Kaibab Limestone located on the Rim area that experts think is around 230 million years old. The majority of formations were deposits made in shallow bodies of water and shore areas. Although the creation story of this incredible canyon is a fascinating one, nothing compares to actually seeing the Grand Canyon in person. Because of its breathtaking beauty and rich history the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all the world.

 

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Grand Canyon Education sees IPO at $18-$20/shr - Reuters

Grand Canyon Education sees IPO at $18-$20/shr
Reuters - Sep 29, 2008
Sept 29 (Reuters) - Grand Canyon Education Inc, a provider of online post-secondary education services, on Monday registered its initial public offering of .
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Environmental groups sue US Interior secretary over uranium exploration near Grand Canyon (Canadian Business)
PHOENIX (AP) - Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit against U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for authorizing uranium exploration on one million acres of public land near the Grand Canyon...


Planetarium to present show on the solar system - Indianapolis Star

Planetarium to present show on the solar system
Indianapolis Star, United States - 9 hours ago
Planetarium director Keith Turner said the multimedia show will allow the audience to view the steep edge of the Grand Canyon of Mars, the rings of Saturn .
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The Role of Eolian Sediment in the Preservation of Archeologic .
Since the closure of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, the natural hydrologic and sedimentary systems along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon reach have changed substantially (see, for example, Andrews, 1986; Johnson and Carothers, 1987; ...


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Sudbury Star, Canada - 5 hours ago
After five-and-a-half hours of rafting through the Grand Canyon and exploring the spectacular rock formations, geological features and natural wonders of .
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4 travel deals: Canyon train, Las Vegas, more - AZ Central.com

4 travel deals: Canyon train, Las Vegas, more
AZ Central.com, AZ - 12 hours ago
The deal: Starting Oct. 15, rates for Grand Canyon Railway packages will drop by up to 32 percent. For example, the Railway Getaway Plus package features .
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3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case - Houston Chronicle

3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case
Houston Chronicle, United States - Oct 2, 2008
Three Texans accused of accidentally starting a 2000-acre wildfire near the Grand Canyon in April have pleaded guilty to leaving a campfire unattended. .
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Enviros sue over uranium mining near Grand Canyon - Los Angeles Times

Enviros sue over uranium mining near Grand Canyon
Los Angeles Times, CA - Sep 30, 2008
Environmental groups are suing Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for allowing uranium mining on about 1 million acres around Grand Canyon National Park, .
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Feds agree to do study on Grand Canyon mining - San Diego Union Tribune

Feds agree to do study on Grand Canyon mining
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Sep 26, 2008
By Jacques Billeaud AP PHOENIX EUR The US Forest Service has agreed to do full environmental studies on a uranium exploration project near the Grand Canyon .
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Feds will reassess drilling in Kaibab Arizona Republic
Settlement Repeals Uranium Exploration Near Grand Canyon, Requires . Center for Biological Diversity (press release)
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3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case (The Arizona Republic)
Daniel Alan Burroughs of Tatum, Michael Zachary Dunn of Allen, and Lindsey Jo McKinley of Gilmer pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count...


3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case (KXAN 36 Austin)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Three Texans accused of accidentally starting a 2,000-acre wildfire near the Grand Canyon in April have pleaded guilty to leaving a campfire unattended...


Groups sue over uranium exploration near Grand Canyon (Tucson Citizen)
PHOENIX - Three environmental groups say they're suing U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for authorizing uranium exploration across one million acres of public land near the Grand Canyon...


Trio's Grand Canyon tour had its downs and ups - San Diego Union Tribune

San Diego Union Tribune

Trio's Grand Canyon tour had its downs and ups
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Sep 30, 2008
After months of training locally, these veteran hikers took on the grandest of day hikes: from the north to the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park in a .
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-- Prep Football: Well-rested Sinagua resumes season (Arizona Daily Sun)
The Sinagua Mustangs hope their final non-region game will serve as a springboard into Grand Canyon Region play...


3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case (KXXV Waco)
Associated Press - October 2, 2008 3:16 PM ET FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Three Texans accused of accidentally starting a 2,000-acre wildfire near the Grand Canyon in April have pleaded guilty to...


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3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case (East Valley Tribune)
FLAGSTAFF - Three young Texas residents accused of accidentally starting a 2,000-acre wildfire near the Grand Canyon in April have pleaded guilty to leaving a campfire unattended...


A Short Overview Of Helicopter Tours Above The Grand Canyon
This tour of the Grand Canyon leaves from the Las Vegas airport and takes approximately 3.5 hours. The trip from Las Vegas to the western edge of the canyon is about 45 minutes in each direction. The tour includes landing in the canyon ...


Outtakes: Give us your best shot - Salt Lake Tribune

Outtakes: Give us your best shot
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 14 hours ago
. Brian Millenbach of Sandy snapped this shot of Art Oakes of Sugar House rowing a raft through Unkar Rapid on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. .
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Texas & Southwest briefs (Dallas Morning News)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. EUR Three Texans accused of starting a 2,000-acre fire near the Grand Canyon in April have pleaded guilty to leaving a campfire unattended...


3 Texans guilty in Grand Canyon wildfire case (KVOA Tucson)
Associated Press - October 2, 2008 2:44 PM ET FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Three young Texas residents accused of accidentally starting a 2,000-acre wildfire near the Grand Canyon in April have...


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I am back in civilization again after a wonderful trip down the Grand Canyon. We paddled (kayaks) or rowed (rafts) for 225 miles of the Colorado River from Lees Ferry to Diamond Springs in 16 days and I must say, as far as scenery goes ...


Jennifer Brown: I cant parallel park - Kansas City Star

Jennifer Brown: I cant parallel park
Kansas City Star, MO - 12 hours ago
You could ask me to parallel park an ice cube in the Grand Canyon and Id faint under the stress. You could ask me to parallel park a grain of rice between .
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Omnimax makes Grand splash (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
The Grand Canyon is more than just a treasured national park. It's a metaphor for global water issues, says the director of "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk."..





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