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Grand Canyon National Park

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Parque Nacional del Gran Cañón is a breathtaking national park located in the state of Arizona, United States. This iconic landmark is one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. The park is situated in the Colorado Plateau, where the Colorado River has carved out a majestic gorge over millions of years, creating a breathtaking landscape of towering cliffs, deep valleys, and winding rivers. The park's vast expanse covers over 1.2 million acres, offering a diverse range of landscapes, from lush forests to arid deserts, and from towering plateaus to deep canyons. The park's unique geological formations, shaped by millions of years of erosion, feature stunning rock formations, arches, and mesas. Visitors can explore the park's many trails, ranging from easy day hikes to more challenging multi-day backpacking trips, offering breathtaking views of the canyon's depths and surrounding landscape.