The Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Airing Date: May 31st, 2008
The grandest of them all!Few things in this world produce such awe as your first glimpse at the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is billed as the world's largest canyon system. Its main branch is 446 kilometres long. Grand Canyon is in the northwest corner of Arizona, close to the borders of Utah and Nevada. The Colorado River, which flows through the canyon, drains water from seven states, but the feature we know as Grand Canyon is entirely in Arizona. The Colorado River is longer than Grand Canyon, flowing 2333 km and The Grand Canyon National Park occupies 1,218,375 acres after being created in 1919.
The Colorado River began cutting into the layers of rock 6 million years ago, forming what we now know as the Grand Canyon. The resulting exposed walls of rock date back 250 million years. Scattered rocks located at the bottom of the canyon date back as far as 2 billion years.
One of the best ways to see the canyon is to take a helicopter flight over the canyon, before descending into the depths to take a rafting trip on the Colorado River.
Further Information:Arizona, USAAir New Zealand fly return to Los Angeles from
$1979 ex Sydney
$2062 ex Melbourne
$2263 Perth
Valid for travel 1/11/08 to 9/12/08www.airnewzealand.com.auPrices correct at 19/5/08. Prices include surcharges, fees & taxes, Conditions apply.
Papillon Grand Canyon HelicoptersHelicopter Tours from
$156 adults
$134 kids
1800-193-609www.papillon.comPrices correct at 13/5/08. Prices include surcharges, fees & taxes, Conditions apply.
Canyon Plaza Inn and SuitesRooms from
$218 a night
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