Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Forty Years at the Grand Canyon
Site features the life of Bert Lauzon (1911-1951 CE) who spent his working life in the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Wonderful historic photos chronicle the early days in Arizona.
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National Park Service: Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument
A look at the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in northern Arizona. The local topography and vegetation combine to provide a remoteness from the busy world and a place of beautiful solitude. Photos enable one to learn about the...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Grand Canyon Became a National Park
The Grand Canyon officially became a National Park on February 26, 1919. This article features actual photos and a description of this historic event.
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National Park Service: Grand Canyon National Park
The official site from the National Park Service. Includes information to plan a trip there, its geologic significance, its biological diversity, natural features, and ecosystems.
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Loc: Mapping the National Parks
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
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Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
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The Colorado River
Features basic information on the Colorado River including a map of the states it flows through.