The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and attains a depth of over a mile.

The Grand Canyon's oldest sedimentary rocks date back almost 2 billion years. An awesome site from above this arid landscape is one of the treasures of the earth.

Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is the most spectacular place on our planet and is one of UNESCO World Heritage sites that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.

There are many ways to see the Grand Canyon- going to the rim, flying, on mules, through the Colorado River or hiking down it. This website is primarily devoted to aerial views.