Grand Canyon National Park on the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona and the West close to 1,25 million hectares in size.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon was created by the Colorado River. 277 mile long canyon with an average depth of 4,000 feet and one of the greatest examples of arid land degradation in the world. Grand Canyon reveals amazing geological record of the past 2 billion years of geologic history of Earth. Featured in the layers of the canyon walls, a diverse fossil record and geological features of the big screen.
Grand Canyon National Park
Parks, forests and deserts of North Coast communities are protected.
The park not only includes the typical desert flora such as cacti and vegetation obscure, but is also higher in the forest Sblnjs.
This makes the park a must visit for all nature lovers!
Wildlife in Grand Canyon National Park
The park is home to more than 1,500 plants, 355 birds, 89 mammals, 47 reptile, 9 amphibian and 17 fish species. A number of species of plants and animals can only be found in the park. A total of 34 mammal species along the Colorado River can be found, including 15 different species of rodents and 8 different species of bats. Mountain Lion (concolor Puma, also known as pumas or cougars) prowl the mountains and the only remaining large predator in the region. Mountain Lion Stock so reserved, so little about the behavior, range and habitat is known. Unfortunately, a native river otters and muskrat may have disappeared from the park. Glen Canyon Dam, however, since the population of beavers along with their range has increased. You can also antelope squirrels and pocket mice are very common as they point to this region. Bats can often along the riverbank, all the insects that roam around near the water is fed.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon that is home to other animals spotted skunks, ringtails and coyotes. If you love bird watching, you may have many predators feeding on riparian reptiles, rodents and small invertebrates see. Grey Fox, Bobcats, weasels, and racoons can be harder to find. However, you may be able to spot mule deer and desert bighorn sheep, as they often visit the river corridor. 1980 500 burros were removed from the wild in the early years and since then have increased the number of bighorn sheep.
Best time to visit
If you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, the best time to visit April to October
Costs
For entry into the Grand Canyon costs $ 25 for non-commercial vehicles in America
For individuals (with foot, bicycle or motorcycle), and a $ 12 parking fee to enter America
Children under 15 can enter the park for free
America you can buy a $ 50 annual pass
Camping can cost $ 12 to $ 18 per person for America
Camping for a cost of between $ 30 to $ 50 America
You housing throughout the Grand Canyon, the price range of $ 52 322, depending on their residence.
On site amenities
You can also find a free bus shuttle service, boat rental and a mule.
Top Grand Canyon Tours
Grand Canyon National Park you can take your vacation without doing some amazing tours are planned. Here you can try your Grand Canyon.
Canyon River Adventure
Take a tour of the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, Antelope canyon views. You also have the fun of sailing through the Glen Canyon Grand Canyon experience. Top van and then kill you and take you to the canyon past Marble Marble Canyon Bridge.
Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tours
This is one of the greatest experience you will never be absolutely amazing and unique. Imagine a bird's eye view of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy the amazing scenery Little Colorado River, Point Imperial and the North Shore. Do not forget to bring your camera!
Inner Canyon Club Tour
Stay on the ground and into the Grand Canyon tour. Discover all the hidden canyon and learn about desert plants and amazing rock formations. Diamond Creek Road that takes you down to check the depth of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Tour Train
Tour scenic railroad will start in Williams, Arizona, and it takes you all the way to the north of the Grand Canyon. Adventure through pristine forests and majestic mountains of the northern territories, with your choice of 5 different classes of seats. Is that you definitely can not miss experience.
White-water sailing in
If you prefer the excitement and adrenaline rush of white water boating in is try. Through 9, you set the Rapids, while marveling at the high canyon walls. You also have a helicopter ride to the edge. If you have tried white-water raft ride in the Grand Canyon then you should try it.