Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state Arizona. Created for security and recreational use of the unique natural formation - Big kanyon. He was carved by the Colorado River in the thick horizontal rock layers and is one of the most famous landmarks in Geology world. Stretches on length of over 440 kilometers, and in some places its depth reaches 1800 m.
The canyon was formed over 10 million years, during which the river is eroding and has struggled in his skalite. Exposed horizontally underground layers of different colors that represent the history of the Earth for the past 1.5 billion years. The gorge is a typical Mexican desert landscape with various cacti, agave, Yuki.
The rich fauna includes 100 species of birds, 60 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and some rare species (kaybabaska tailed marten, etc.).. Golden eagle is found not only in the park but the entire Pacific coast of the U.S. Mexico, which has become a national symbol. Sweep of his wings can reach up to 2.3 meters.
The park offers a variety of tourist atraction. For enthusiastic tourists a steep paths that can get off the bottom of the canyon.
There are also flights over it with a helicopter or small plane. Last tourist attraction is Skywalk (Celestial walk). Terrace is a transparent glass in the form of a horseshoe, leaving the cliff.
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