Fast Facts |
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| Nearest City | Williams, AZ |
| Last Site Visit | July 2008 |
| Annual Visitation | 4,413,668 in 2007 (view all years) |
| Creation Date | February 26, 1919 |
| Total Area | 1,217,403 acres |
| Entrance Fee | $25 per car per week |
| Highest Average Temperature | 84°F, in July |
| Lowest Average Temperature | 17°F, in January |
| Record High Temperature | 101°F, in 2003 |
| Record Low Temperature | -20°F, in 1990 |
| Lowest Elevation | 1,200 feet, at Colorado River |
| Highest Elevation | 9,000 feet, at North Rim |
Area Weather Information |
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Park Evolution |
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| 1908: | Grand Canyon National Monument created |
| 1919: | Grand Canyon National Park created, absorbed Grand Canyon National Monument |
| 1979: | Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Phone Numbers & Addresses |
Mailing AddressGrand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Visitor Information(928) 638-7888
(928) 638-7797 (Fax)
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