"I saw that Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park similarly suffered high rates of park fatalities." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An immense chasm that provides jaw‑dropping vistas and perspective-shifting panoramas; visitors often describe standing at the rim as a life-changing experience due to the scale and beauty of the landscape." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic natural wonder, the Grand Canyon National Park is listed among the 26 U.S. UNESCO World Heritage sites potentially impacted by the U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO; while current designations will remain according to UNESCO, stepping away could reduce international attention, financial support, and U.S. influence on which future projects receive UNESCO backing." - Elissa Garay
"A vast, deeply carved canyon renowned for its layered rock formations, dramatic rim vistas, and endless viewpoints that showcase geological time; whether experienced from overlooks, hiking trails, or river trips, its scale and color contrasts make it a signature highlight of the national parks road-trip tradition." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A breathtaking geologic wonderland, one mile deep and up to 18 miles across, displaying countless layers of colorful rock and practically hypnotic vistas." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the