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5 Grand Canyon National Park
928-638-7888
www.nps.gov/grca
The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It’s an awe-inspiring and impressive display of erosion and mother earth’s natural beauty. Extending for 277-miles, the Grand Canyon ranges in elevation from 2,400 ft. to over 8,200 ft. above sea level. Located entirely in Northern Arizona, it is up to 1-mile deep, 4–18-miles wide, and more than 200-miles long.
6 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
435-675-3200
www.visitcedarcity.com/ grand-staircase
669 South Highway 89A Kanab, UT
The Staircase covers a large section of southern Utah. It was given its name from its striking features along Scenic Byway 12 region of southern Utah. The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is one part of the most scenically diverse areas in the world. Hikers are drawn to the rugged maze of canyons, plains, and plateaus.
7 Lake Powell
Glen Canyon Info: 928-608-6200
www.nps.gov/glca
Lake Powell was formed by the Glen Canyon Dam, and straddles the Utah and Arizona state lines.
It is the second largest man-made lake in North America. The lake boasts 1,960-miles of shoreline, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, and the world’s largest rock span arch.
8 Lake Mead
702-293-8990
www.nps.gov/lake
601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV
Located along the western Arizona border and 25-miles east of Las Vegas, this huge lake offers numerous activities all in a rugged picturesque setting. Created by the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the U.S.
9 Pipe Spring National Monument Kaibab Paiute Tribe Museum
928-643-7105
www.nps.gov/pisp
406 North Pipe Springs Road Fredonia, AZ
Pipe Spring National Monument offers a glimpse of Southern Paiute and Mormon pioneer life. Guided tours of the historic ranch are offered. The Pipe Spring/Kaibab Paiute museum offers comprehensive exhibits on the areas culture and history. The water of Pipe Spring has made it possible for plants, animals, and people to live in this dry, desert region.
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