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"I've noticed travelers from around the world come to peer into the Grand Canyon, and it's presented here as one of the 'must-see' U.S. attractions." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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

"The gorgeous red rock formations of the Grand Canyon have served as the background for many elopements over the years. Luckily, you can get married in the national park with only a permit for a small fee. Couples can enjoy world-class hiking around the region and kick back at one of the area’s elevated glamping sites for an outdoorsy honeymoon." - Shelby Wax

"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
"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