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Grand Canyon National Park

State: Arizona

Release date: Sept. 2010

The beauty surrounding the Grand Canyon's vast rock and mineral layers has been recognized in several ways. The area was first protected in 1893 as part of a forest reserve; it was later made a national monument and was eventually designated a national park in 1919.

NEXT: Mt. Hood National Forest

Last updated March 24 2010: 10:35 AM ET

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