Grand Canyon

National Park
Charlotte Miller
Period 2
 “Let this great wonder of
nature remain as it now is.
You cannot improve on it.
Park History of the Grand Canyon But what you can do is keep
it for your children, your
children’s children, and all who
come after you, as the one
President Roosevelt declared in 1908 that the Grand Canyon great sight which every
American should see.” Teddy
would be a National Park. Grand Canyon National Park Roosevelt on the Grand
was founded so it could be preserved as a ‘great sight’, as Canyon in 1908. President
Roosevelt declared the Grand
Roosevelt stated when the park was created and so many Canyon a national park,
understanding more than
generations to come could see it’s beauty. most it can only be seen to
be understood.

That’s me!
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1,904 Square 344 Square
miles miles
Day 1 - Bright Angel Trailhead

What I learned about Bright Angel Trail was that it’s

the most popular way to get from the rim of the
Grand Canyon to the river and along the trail, there
are rocks that are nearly two billion years old
On the following slide are my photos I took on my
camera when I was eight.
Day 1 - Bright Angel Trail Photo Collage
Day 2 - Powell Point

What I learned about Powell Point was that it was

where Theodore Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a
National Park. I also learned that there is a statue of
John Wesley Powell, of which the place was named
after. He played a vital role in discovering the Grand
Canyon and leading many expeditions to explore it.
Since I have not been to Powell Point, I used street
view for pictures.
Day 2 - Powell Point Photo Collage
Day 3 - Yaki Point

What I learned about Yaki Point was that it is along

the Kaibab Trail. I also learned that it was one of
the least visited places, but it is worth the time and
is very breathtaking, like all views of the Grand
Canyon.
All pictures of Yaki Point are taken my me or one
of my parents
How The Grand Canyon is Effected and Protected

Deforestation - Desertification - While

All National Urbanization: Arizona is already a
Parks are All National desert, droughts
protected from Parks are
are still affecting the
having their protected
landscape. The lack of
trees cut down from being
rain is making the
built on the
river and dirt dryer
protected park
than usual, resulting
property
in water being harder
to find.
Sites I Used
nps.gov

grandcanyontrust.org

explorethecanyon.com