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The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona. It takes up most of northwestern Arizona. The canyon stretches for 277 miles. The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919. The park now covers1,218,375 acres in Arizona. The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon. |
| The Colorado River is longer than the Grand Canyon. It flows from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico. The river stretches 1,450 miles long. The Grand Canyon is not the only canyon carved by the Colorado River. But many people agree that the Grand Canyon is the most spectacular. |  |
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The Grand Canyon is split up into two main viewing spots. They are the the North Rim and the South Rim. There is a lot of history behind the Grand Canyon. Many Indians have been through that area. Also, the Grand Canyon gets tons of visitors each year. |
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