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About Yavapai Point

Located on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park, this destination has on observation station with exhibits explaining the geological activities, rock layers and carvings and Colorado Plateau uplift of the Grand Canyon. Yavapai Point Observation Station also has a panoramic view window, a book stores, model replicas of the canyon and fossils. The point, which has an elevation of 7,300 feet, allows views of the Phantom Ranch, Colorado River and the inner canyon.

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Grand Canyon National Park

This 1,904-square-mile national park established in 1919 spotlights the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon - one of "The Seven Wonders of the Natural World" and nearly 2,000 million years old. Grand Canyon National Park consists of the natural wonder's North, East and South Rim with the latter attracting the majority of the tourists with its viewpoints, lodgings, services and activities. Mule rides are a popular activity and should be booked well in advance. The park is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site and was featured on the 2010 "America the Beautiful" quarter collection. Points of interest are the Grand Canyon Visitor's Center, Grand Canyon Village, Desert View Drive, Hermit Road, Yavapai Museum of Geology and Phantom Ranch. Almost five million people visit the Grand Canyon per year. Its West Rim is maintained and operated by the Hualapai Native American Tribe.

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