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It was designated a "forest reserve" in 1893, a national monument in 1908, and a national park in 1919.
It took so long to receive federal protection because residents of Arizona were outraged at what they called, "a federal land grab." Today's residents are so proud of what the federal government did, that Arizona is now called the "Grand Canyon State."
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∙ 12y agoAbout 17 million years as we know it today.
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∙ 13y agoit been there for 17 million years
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Is the grand canyon a old or new wonder?
The Grand Canyon qualifies as old; it has been around for a long time.
How long has the Grand Canyon been there?
About 17 million years.
What 277 mile long canyon contains the Colorado River and cuts through northwestern Arizona?
The Grand Canyon.
How long is the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River?
The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long.
Can the Grand Canyon fly?
The Grand canyon is a Big Long hole in the ground. So no But you can fly through the Grand Canyon. Many airplane and helicopter tours every day.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to the Grand Canyon?
1 second it takes to go to the grand canyon
Where is the Grand Canyon located?
The Grand Canyon is located in northwestern Arizona.
How long has it been since the last time the grand canyon erupted?
The volcanoes are in the Tuweep region of the canyon. The most recent eruptions were about 1,000 years ago.
How long have people lived on the grand canyon?
A man named Fredrick Hamilton lived on the grand canyon for 86 years.
How strong is the Grand Canyon?
It is 277 miles long.
How long ago was the grand canyon flat?
6,000,000years
What sea was there before Grand Canyon was created?
ANSWER:Yes. Millions of years ago. But what caused the grand canyon was the Colorado river, cutting into the soil for a long, long time.
