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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Photo by Tuxyso. This photo is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Grand Canyon National Park Fun Fact: The Grand Canyon National Park is home to a population of California condors, one of the rarest birds in North America. Once nearly extinct, these impressive birds with wingspans up to 9.5 feet were reintroduced to the area in the 1990s as part of a conservation effort. Now, visitors to the canyon have a chance to spot them soaring above the cliffs!

You can book your Grand Canyon tours at Viator.com.

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

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Antelope Canyon in Arizona. Photo by Meckimac. This photo is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Antelope Canyon Fun Fact: The Antelope Canyon was formed by flash flooding over thousands of years! The narrow, winding corridors and flowing shapes in the rock were carved by rushing water eroding the sandstone. Even today, occasional flash floods continue to shape the canyon, giving it its iconic, surreal curves and patterns. This stunning spot, located on Navajo land in Arizona, is often called a “slot canyon” because of its narrow, slot-like passageways.

You can book your Antelope Canyon tours at Viator.com.