THE GRAND CANYON

The Grand Canyon in the USA is on the world most popular natural atractions. The grand canyon is very deep. The grand canyon is in USA in Arizona. It is 446km long. In some places it is about 29km wide and can be as deep as 1.800 metres. The canyon was formed by years ago. Much of the rocks was formed by volcanic lava. There are about 2.000 different species of plants in the Grand Canyon. The wildlife incluides coyotes, deers, jackrabbits, rodents, and many species of birds and reptiles. The first Europeans to see the the Grand Canyon were Spanish. In 1540, capitain García López De Cárdenas, acompanied by Native American guides and small group of soldiers, went to the canyon. The next Europeans to see the canyon were two Spanish priests, two centuries later. About 5 million peaple visit the Grand Canyon National park every year. Visitors to the the park can go rafting, hiking and take a helicopter tour, among other activities. Native Americans inhabited the area many year ago. they built settlements in the canions and its many caves.