1908: Grand Canyon becomes a national monument
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On Jan. 11, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt made the Grand Canyon a national monument.
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Grand Canyon visitor Ernesto DiSabatino of San Francisco takes a moment to watch the sun set over the canyon from Hopi Point. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/29/2000.
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Tourists to the Grand Canyon get a taste of the old west riding the Bright Angel Trail on mules. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 12/1/2000.
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Left to right, Lamar Whitmer, Bill Gosnell, Colleen London and State Senator Albert Hale, right, look inside a Navajo Hogan, one of the attractions you can see at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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People walk on the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Dancers perform at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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The Colorado River flows over 4000 feet below the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Tribe members were the first to walk the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Katja Stumpp, of Bild, a German newspaper, lies down and peeks over her shoulder at the view at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Josephine Ciffa drops her jaw as she leans over and takes a photo at the apex of the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. "I'm so excited, I need a cold beer. That was awesome," Ciffa said. "It's better than any roller coaster ride," she said. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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A vehicle drives down Diamond Bar Road through thick Joshua Trees, which leads to the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 19, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. Visitors must travel this 14 mile wash board filled dirt road to reach the Skywalk. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge. Joshua trees at right line the road along this stretch. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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A vehicle drives down Diamond Bar Road, which leads to the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 19, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. Visitors must travel this 14 mile wash board filled dirt road to reach the Skywalk. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Hikers on the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon get big views and plenty of exercise on a trek into the world's most famous gorge. Photo by Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star.
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Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, prepares to place a net intended for the endangered humpback chub fish on a section of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in the late afternoon as scientists study them as part of a catch and release study along the river. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
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Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, throws out a net intended for the endangered humpback chub fish on a section of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon as scientists study them as part of a catch and release study along the river. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
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Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone walks in the "Upper Atomizer" portion of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, carrying a net that will be placed in the river overnight in the hopes of catching the endangered Humpback Chub that use the nets as shelters. Scientists then measure and pit tag them, releasing them shortly thereafter. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star. Photo by David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star - Fish and Wildlife biologist Dennis Stone looks for a place to position a net in the Little Colorado River. Humpback chub that are caught will be measured, tagged and released.
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A petroglyph serves as a marker along the Salt Canyon Trail leading to the bottom of the Grand Canyon located on Navajo tribal land. The 2,000 year-old trail is a study of contrasts with its sharp volcanic rocks and smooth sandstone which make up the three mile trail. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
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Jamison Tosley, left, and Daniel Amborn, right, take in the view of the Grand Canyon near Mather Point on March 21, 2007 at Grand Canyon Village, Ariz. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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Ryan Winkler, in black, and Pam Poore, in white, take in the view of the Grand Canyon near Mather Point on March 21, 2007 at Grand Canyon Village, Ariz. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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A young bighorn sheep puts on an exciting display for tourists at the Grand Canyon. 10-23-97. 1C; Wild sheep hams it up...A young bighorn sheep puts on an exciting display for tourists at the Grand Canyon. In one of the busiest spots at the canyon's edge, the animal climbed atop a low wall near El Tovar Hotel last weekend. As the bighorn looked into the canyon, children stood fascinated, and tourists had their picture taken with the animal while posing within a few feet of it. this small bighorn sheep was almost as popular as Arizona's Grand Canyon last weekend has he climbed up to meet the people who turned out to view from El Towar Hotel at the Park's main headquarters. Before climbing up to meet the tourists this little fellas sunned himself below the rim with his mom and dad and baby sister...
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Below Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River cuts through soil to begin the Grand Canyon near Lee's Ferry.
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Taken from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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You can find Airbnb accommodations at the Grand Canyon and many other places in Arizona.
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Hotel at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
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Greg Carlock, left, and Meron Hadero walk along the snow-covered Bright Angel Trail, Thurs, Jan 22, 2004, in the Grand Canyon. Photo credit: Anthony Broadman/Arizona Daily Star.
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A hiker descends, Thurs, Jan 22, 2004, into Grand Canyon below Indian Gardens. Photo credit: Anthony Broadman/Arizona Daily Star.
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Shown is Phantom Ranch, Thurs, Jan 23, 2004, along Bright Angel Creek at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Photo credit: Anthony Broadman/Arizona Daily Star.
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Grand Canyon -a view of the grand canyon near the top of the Bright Angel Trail, Thurs, Jan 22, 2004. Anthony Broadman/Arizona Daily Star.
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Emma Torbert descends below the Indian Gardens in the Grand Canyon, Thurs, Jan 22. 2004. Photo credit: Anthony Broadman/Arizona Daily Star.
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Hikers at the Grand Canyon make their way up a switchback trail. 1994 file photo by Ed Compean.
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Two hikers' shadows stretch along the Grand Canyon's Rim Trail at sunset near Hopi Point. Wintertime at the Grand Canyon is a still, quiet experience for most visitors. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/29/2000.
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The Grand Canyon Railroad loads up with tourists at the South Rim station. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/29/2000.
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Two Grand Canyon visitors peer over Trailview Overlook on the south rim of the Grand Canyon 11/28/00 as Bright Angel Canyon stretches vertically out in front of them. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/28/2000.
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The town of Tusayan sits at the south entrance to Grand Canyon Nat'l Park and is the hub of most commercial business related with the park. (Photo by Aaron J. Latham 12/2/2000)
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New Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Joseph Allston photographed on the south rim. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/30/2000.
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Grand Canyon visitors line the rails at Hopi point to watch the canyon's hues change as the sun sets. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/28/2000.
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- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Left to right, Lamar Whitmer, Bill Gosnell, Colleen London and State Senator Albert Hale, right, look inside a Navajo Hogan, one of the attractions you can see at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
People walk on the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Dancers perform at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
The Colorado River flows over 4000 feet below the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Tribe members were the first to walk the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
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- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Katja Stumpp, of Bild, a German newspaper, lies down and peeks over her shoulder at the view at the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Josephine Ciffa drops her jaw as she leans over and takes a photo at the apex of the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 20, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. "I'm so excited, I need a cold beer. That was awesome," Ciffa said. "It's better than any roller coaster ride," she said. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge 70 feet. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
A vehicle drives down Diamond Bar Road through thick Joshua Trees, which leads to the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 19, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. Visitors must travel this 14 mile wash board filled dirt road to reach the Skywalk. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge. Joshua trees at right line the road along this stretch. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
A vehicle drives down Diamond Bar Road, which leads to the new Hualapai Tribe's Skywalk on March 19, 2007 in near Kingman, Ariz. Visitors must travel this 14 mile wash board filled dirt road to reach the Skywalk. The Tribe has constructed a $30 million glass-bottomed walk way that reaches over the Grand Canyon's edge. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Grand Canyon
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, prepares to place a net intended for the endangered humpback chub fish on a section of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in the late afternoon as scientists study them as part of a catch and release study along the river. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
Grand Canyon
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, throws out a net intended for the endangered humpback chub fish on a section of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon as scientists study them as part of a catch and release study along the river. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
Grand Canyon
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Fisheries biologist Dennis Stone walks in the "Upper Atomizer" portion of the Little Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, carrying a net that will be placed in the river overnight in the hopes of catching the endangered Humpback Chub that use the nets as shelters. Scientists then measure and pit tag them, releasing them shortly thereafter. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star. Photo by David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star - Fish and Wildlife biologist Dennis Stone looks for a place to position a net in the Little Colorado River. Humpback chub that are caught will be measured, tagged and released.
Grand Canyon
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
A petroglyph serves as a marker along the Salt Canyon Trail leading to the bottom of the Grand Canyon located on Navajo tribal land. The 2,000 year-old trail is a study of contrasts with its sharp volcanic rocks and smooth sandstone which make up the three mile trail. Photo by David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star.
Grand Canyon
- P.K. Weis / Tucson Citizen
A young bighorn sheep puts on an exciting display for tourists at the Grand Canyon. 10-23-97. 1C; Wild sheep hams it up...A young bighorn sheep puts on an exciting display for tourists at the Grand Canyon. In one of the busiest spots at the canyon's edge, the animal climbed atop a low wall near El Tovar Hotel last weekend. As the bighorn looked into the canyon, children stood fascinated, and tourists had their picture taken with the animal while posing within a few feet of it. this small bighorn sheep was almost as popular as Arizona's Grand Canyon last weekend has he climbed up to meet the people who turned out to view from El Towar Hotel at the Park's main headquarters. Before climbing up to meet the tourists this little fellas sunned himself below the rim with his mom and dad and baby sister...
Grand Canyon
- Aaron J. Latham / Arizona Daily Star
Two hikers' shadows stretch along the Grand Canyon's Rim Trail at sunset near Hopi Point. Wintertime at the Grand Canyon is a still, quiet experience for most visitors. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/29/2000.
Grand Canyon
- Aaron J. Latham / Arizona Daily Star
Two Grand Canyon visitors peer over Trailview Overlook on the south rim of the Grand Canyon 11/28/00 as Bright Angel Canyon stretches vertically out in front of them. Photo by Aaron J. Latham. Photo taken on 11/28/2000.
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