The train from the nearest town, Williams, is a popular way to get to the Canyon

Grand Canyon

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December 27th 2014
Grand Canyon is in northern Arizona, near the borders of Utah and Nevada, about a five hour drive south and east of Las Vegas NV. It was formed by erosion caused by the Colorado River, which flows westward through it, draining water from seven American states. One of the greatest natural wonders in the world, it is 277 miles (446 km) long, 18 miles (30 km) wide at the widest part, and a mile (1.6 ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more