The Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
By Maya
Geographic Features
The Canyon is 4,000 feet deep
and 277 miles long
The Colorado River runs threw
the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon
Colorado river
Plants on the Grand Canyon
Ferns (oldest living
plant in the park)
Fresh water plants
( found along the
Colorado River)
Animals on the Grand Canyon
Amphibians( most
common animal)
Fish trout ( best time
to fish is fall &
winter)
Issues Facing the Park
Not enough water because it is getting diverted
to the west .
They are worried that the uranium might get
into the water.
The roads and trails need to be repaired.
Too many tourist flights over the canyon so
they don't have to walk.
Dam reducing water flow so animal habits are
affected.
History
The Black Canyon decided to have the hover Dam in the
1930.
The Hoover Dam got its name from the President at the time.
Activities
Rafting down the
Colorado river
Climbing the Grand
Canyon.
Sight seeing
Jeep tours
Canyon river
adventures.
Rock climbing
Conclusion
This is what makes the Grand Canyon a
national treasure. You can see some very
old plants and animals along the Colorado
river. You can see all the mountains and
natural beauties that the park has. That is
why the Grand Canyon is a national
treasure.
Here are some images of what the Grand Canyon
looked like when it became a national park.
2 Interesting facts
The oldest humans bones found were
nearly 2,000 years old
The Grand Canyon was achieved in
as a national park in 1919
Sources
www.nps.gov
www. google.com
( for images)