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Grand Canyon National Park

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noun

  1. a national park in N Arizona, including part of the Grand Canyon and the area around it. 1,009 sq. mi. (2,615 sq. km).


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Sections of Grand Canyon National Park remained closed Monday as evacuations continued and meteorologists said thunderstorms were likely, along with the chance of more rain throughout the week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

With support from a new grant funded by Grand Canyon National Park, the team will expand efforts to map these water systems and investigate how snowmelt is connected to the springs.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026

Long queues of cars were stuck outside Grand Canyon National Park over President's Day weekend, one day after the mass firing, due to a lack of toll operators to check people in at the gate.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2025

In the statement, Grand Canyon National Park staff encouraged people to stay within designated trails and walkways, and to stay at least six feet away from edges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2024

The bill creating the Grand Canyon National Park passed Congress early in 1919, and was signed by President Wilson on February 26.

From The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard

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