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| Above, a view of Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Hopefully, by the time the summer vacation season arrives, the government shutdown will be a distant memory and people can fully celebrate the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
It was on February 26, 1919 that President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill that created Grand Canyon National Park.
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| Above, the Colorado River is still carving the Grand Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
RV Life posted:
Although the Colorado River has been carving the Grand Canyon for over 6 million years, the Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2019.
During 2019, the Park will commemorate its past and work to inspire future generations to experience the majesty and resources that the Park provides.
Native American tribes have always known and visited the Grand Canyon area. Spanish explorers led by Hopi guides reached the canyon in the 1540s and were forced to turn back due to the depth and vastness of the canyon.
In 1858, Lt. Joseph Ives’ expedition reported that the canyon would likely not be able to be visited by white settlers due to its seemingly unnavigable size. These initial daunting reports likely kept early explorers from attempting to traverse through the Grand Canyon area.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, a calendar is available for keeping tabs on events that will take place throughout the anniversary year. To access it, go here.
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| Above, Trailer Village near the South Rim's Grand Canyon Village. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Grand Canyon National Park has several campgrounds at both the North and South Rims. There are also full RV hook-ups at Trailer Village at the South Rim. There are also private campgrounds outside of the park.
To read more of the RV Life article, go here.
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