The Grand Canyon is a massive gorge located in the state of Arizona in the United States, and was created by the Colorado River. Although not the steepest nor the longest canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is recognized as a natural wonder because of the overall scale and size combined with the beautifully colored landscape. The canyon offers a variety of lookouts and experiences that provide visitors with a view that cannot be matched. The canyon is 227 miles long, the width ranges from 4 to 18 miles across and the depth is over one mile down. The majority of the Grand Canyon is located within Grand Canyon National Park.
