Neither words nor pictures do Grand Canyon National Park justice—it's truly a place you have to see to believe. Officially named a national park in 1919, the Grand Canyon is one of the top-visited parks in the country with more than 5 million visitors per year. Whether you're just soaking up the sweeping views from the top or hiking into the depths of the canyon, this is one of the most iconic parks in the U.S. for a reason.
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The best time to visit the Grand Canyon: Spring and summer are the most busy times to visit the Grand Canyon, and summer means often-intense heat and afternoon thunderstorms. The North Rim closes in the winter, and it does occasionally snow here, but crowds thin out a bit. Fall is also a great time to visit, when the temperatures start to cool off, even though it might still be crowded.
