First Humans Lived There
You might be surprised to learn that people have lived in this area for thousands of years, given the geological action that has occurred nearby. Humans initially arrived in this section of Arizona around the same time that the Colorado River formed the deepest parts of the ravine. Humans have been here ever since. Then, more than a million years later, the first Europeans stared down into the crevice below the ledge.
First Humans Lived There
Keeping The Landmark
Eventually, President Benjamin Harrison designated the canyon a forest reserve – the first step taken towards preserving this unique landmark. In 1919 it was also named an official National Park. Fast-forward to the present day, and the ravine now annually welcomes some six million people – all drawn by the location’s dramatic beauty, jaw-dropping landscapes, and challenging hiking trails.
Keeping The Landmark
